title: Successful removal of metal objects causing penile strangulation by a silk winding method.
abstract: Penile strangulation is a challenge to urologists. The decompression of the penis is required to prevent long-term complications. Metal objects are difficult to remove. Cutting is the most common method described. Appropriate cutting tools may be difficult to obtain, and the process may be time-consuming with the possibility of iatrogenic penile injury. In this paper, we will present a simple method to remove such objects by use a silk winding method and subcutaneous puncture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443003, China.
authors.forename: Chuanjiang
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dong
authors.forename: Ziqiang
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Dong
authors.forename: Fei
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Xiong
authors.forename: Zonglan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: Qiaoli
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Wen