Paraphimosis_Flashcards
What is the recommended treatment for paraphimosis with ischaemia or necrosis?
Emergency surgery is recommended for paraphimosis with ischaemia or necrosis.
What are the management steps for acute paraphimosis without ischaemia or necrosis?
For acute paraphimosis without ischaemia or necrosis, management steps include manipulation with topical analgesia (using ice packs, compression, or osmotic agents such as 50% dextrose). If this fails, refer urgently to urology.
What technique involves perforating the foreskin at multiple locations to treat paraphimosis?
The puncture technique involves perforating the foreskin at multiple locations to allow exudation of oedematous fluid if manipulation was unsuccessful.
What is the recommended treatment for chronic paraphimosis without ischaemia or necrosis?
The recommended treatment for chronic paraphimosis without ischaemia or necrosis is surgical reduction followed by circumcision.
