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- M M Fuenfer and A Najmaldin.
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, St. Jame's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
- Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1994 Dec 1; 4 (6): 370-1.
AbstractParaphimosis in uncircumcised or incompletely circumcised children is a serious and painful condition requiring prompt reduction to prevent possible necrosis of the glans or urinary obstruction. Techniques described to reduce oedema distal to the constricting ring include application of ice packs, compressive elastic bandages, and making a dorsal slit which necessitates later circumcision. We have used a simple "puncture" technique to treat successfully an uncircumcised 12-year-old boy with severe paraphimosis. An 18 gauge hypodermic needle was used to puncture the oedematous foreskin at multiple sites, followed by gentle manual compression. This resulted in rapid diminution of the swelling, permitting easy manual reduction of the prepuce. Circumcision can then be performed if so desired.
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