PHIMOSIS Flashcards
Fibrous constriction of the foreskin preventing retraction
Phimosis
Phimosis Can be the result of
(a) Balanitis
(b) Balanoposthitis
inflammation of the glans penis
Balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis and the prepuce.
Balanoposthitis
If Foley catheter cannot be passed and urinary retention is suspected, what next
suprapubic catheterization is indicated.
What is the most common infectious cause of underlying balanoposthitis
And how do you treat it
Candidal infection
a) Treated with good hygiene and topical antifungal
1 Clotrimazole, Miconazole or Terbinafine applied BID until resolved.
Urologist can perform dorsal slit circumcision to temporize problem. What is the DEFINITIVE treatment
complete circumcision.