Penile ring entrapment and strangulation: A rare urological emergency.

Abstract

Penile strangulation by metal ring is a rare urological emergency situation which requires urgent decompression of the penis to avoid adverse effect. It occurs whenever any constricting object is placed for erotic or auto-erotic purposes or to intensify sexual performance1. They work by reducing the outflow of blood from the cavernosal tissue. However, if left for extended periods of time severe edema, urethral fistula, gangrene, and even complete loss of the distal penis can ensue, this is known as penile ring entrapment (PRE) Here, we report a case who presented to emergency with acute urinary retention and penile swelling secondary to metallic ring strangulation of penis