Definition Paraphimosis is a condition in which the narrowed foreskin of the penis is pushed back and the glans of the penis is pinched or strangulated. This causes the glans and the retracted foreskin to swell painfully. Often the paraphimosis is caused by a phimosis, a constricted foreskin. A paraphimosis is a urological emergency and … Paraphimosis
Diagnosis of paraphimosis In the process of making a diagnosis, it is important for a doctor to talk to the patient first. In the course of this conversation, the physician usually finds the first indications of paraphimosis, such as a slight foreskin tightness or phimosis. Often the patient describes that an erection (whether masturbation or … Diagnosis of paraphimosis | Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis in infants and children In early infancy and childhood, the foreskin is often glued to the glans (96%). One should not try to separate the foreskin then by force from the glans. This early foreskin agglutination or foreskin constriction dissolves by itself in most boys at the age of three to five years. Only … Paraphimosis in infants and children | Paraphimosis
Introduction In the case of phimosis, it can happen that the narrowing of the foreskin does not recede by itself. Also the treatment with oils etc. is sometimes not promising. In such cases, surgery is always necessary. Since the constriction often recedes of its own accord by the time the child reaches pre-school age, this … Phimosis surgery
Procedure during the operation The extent of circumcision depends on the degree of phimosis, but also on the will of the parents or the patient. Circumcision can be performed radically, whereby the foreskin is completely removed, similar to religious circumcision rites. During the procedure, the foreskin is first detached from the glans and then tightened … Procedure during the operation | Phimosis surgery
Anaesthesia and surgery duration The procedure usually takes only about 15-20 minutes and is usually performed under a short general anesthesia. This is especially important for children, so that they do not notice as much of the operation as possible. For adults, instead of general anesthesia, a procedure under spinal anesthesia or with the help … Anaesthesia and surgery duration | Phimosis surgery
