Abstract:Background: Paraphimosis is characterized by persistent penile exposure, due to the inability to retract the penis into the prepuce.This persistent exposure of a non-erect penis might result from traumas, infections, neoplasia, anatomic or neurological alterations, or even occur in its idiopathic form. Surgical treatment is indicated when it is not possible to keep the penis covered by the foreskin by trying it manually. The surgical techniques described are efficient in small exposures, however, when these ar… Show more
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