Total Distal Penile Necrosis Caused by Condom Catheter

Condom catheters are widely used in the management of male urinary incontinence, bedridden patients, and geriatric population. They are considered to be safe; however they are associated with serious complications in case of an incorrect use. We report a dramatic case of penile strangulation by condom catheter tardily discovered till occurrence of necrosis and gangrene leading to death in an elderly bedridden and diabetic man. Through this case we emphasize the importance of patient education for the correct use of condom catheters and remind care providers to maintain a high level of sensibility to complication generated from long-term use of condom catheters.

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“…Its occurrence due to condom catheter is even more rare, reported only few times in literature [ 3 – 6 ].…”

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“…Several cases have been reported in literature, some of them describing serious injuries such as necrosis, gangrene, and amputation of the penis [ 3 – 6 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Penile Gangrene and Necrosis Leading to Death Secondary to Strangulation by Condom Catheter

Jabbour¹,

Bilgo²,

Karmouni³

et al. 2018

Case Reports in Urology

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“…[1] Complications that can be encountered include skin irritation, maceration, ulceration, allergic reactions, urinary tract infections, fistula formation, penile edema, localized ischemia, and gangrene. [2,3] Gangrene and necrosis of skin of penis are rarest of all these complications. They have been reported to occur sporadically due to various metallic and non-metallic objects inserted at base of penis by individuals themselves either to control incontinence or to have prolonged erection during sexual activities.…”

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Penile Gangrene Following Condom Catheter Urinary Drainage: A Case Report

Gupta¹,

Tamaknand²,

Dangi³

et al. 2017

IJSM

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External urine collecting devices have been a boon to patients of urinary incontinence since their invention in late 90s. They have replaced the need for uncomfortable indwelling catheters in these patients. As safe as they may be, ghastly complications have occurred infrequently, mostly due to their inappropriate application. Such penile and urethral complications add to the morbidity of the patients significantly. They can be easily avoided by following few simple steps of catheter care, thus emphasizing the need to aware clinicians and health care workers about the correct application methods. Here we discuss a case of 60 year old male who developed penile skin necrosis and urethral fistula due to chronic use of condom catheter.

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“…Dry gangrene of the penis is a consequence of vascular compromise. The progressive vaso-occlusive changes that result in penile gangrene are usually caused by diabetes mellitus, a buildup of calcium deposits owing to end-stage renal disease, or penile strangulation due to constricting devices [1,2,3,4,5,6]. Strangulation objects can be metallic [7] or nonmetallic [3], and are used for sexual stimulation, in an attempt to improve sexual interest and to maintain a longer erection.…”

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Dry Gangrene of the Penis Induced by a Bullring for Sexual Stimulation Purposes

Labanaris

Zugor

Smiszek

et al. 2008

The Scientific World JOURNAL

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Dry gangrene of the penis is a critical clinical condition provoked by vascular compromise that can lead to severe complications. Although usually caused by diabetes mellitus or due to end-stage renal disease, in these last years, there has been an increase of penile gangrene incidents induced by penile strangulation due to constricting devices for sexual stimulation purposes. We present such a case and discuss the correct approach for treatment of this unusual condition.

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Total Distal Penile Necrosis Caused by Condom Catheter

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Penile Gangrene and Necrosis Leading to Death Secondary to Strangulation by Condom Catheter

Penile Gangrene and Necrosis Leading to Death Secondary to Strangulation by Condom Catheter

Penile Gangrene Following Condom Catheter Urinary Drainage: A Case Report

Dry Gangrene of the Penis Induced by a Bullring for Sexual Stimulation Purposes

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