Penile Entrapment With Thick Penile Ring: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

The penis is one of the end-artery organs in the human body. The blood supply of the penis depends on the internal pudendal artery, which arises from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery. Subsequently, the penis is one of the organs that are highly affected by peripheral vascular disease. Furthermore, erectile dysfunction is a clinical sign that might precede coronary heart disease. Artificial entrapment of the blood into the cavernous bodies is one of the treatment options for erectile dysfunction. In addition, the same concept might be utilized in some sex aids to increase self-pleasure; hence, penile rings are widely used in some cultures. We present here a case of metal penile ring entrapment, which was managed successfully with the help of the hospital maintenance team. Therefore, it is of tremendous importance in unusual cases to seek advice from all possible resources. Such complications should be highlighted to increase the awareness of the users and the medical professionals as well.

Gradual Approach for The Management of Penile Strangulation by Metal Ring: A Case Report

“…Penile strangulation due to foreign bodies is a urological emergency that involves acute vascular compromise of the penis, with the risk of progressing to ischemia and necrosis. The duration of this clinical condition increases the possibility of irreversible functional sequelae and even the loss of this organ (14).…”