European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift für Kinderchirurgie
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Paraphimosis 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. ⋯ This resulted in rapid diminution of the swelling, permitting easy manual reduction of the prepuce. Circumcision can then be performed if so desired.