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ArticleCureus2024

Glanular Ischemia Following Circumcision: A Rare But Perilous Complication.

Subash Kaushik Tg, Nakul Aher, Rubina Singh, Hariharasudhan Sekar, Sriram Krishnamoorthy

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Subash Kaushik TgUrology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Nakul AherUrology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Rubina SinghUrology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Hariharasudhan SekarUrology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Sriram KrishnamoorthyUrology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Circumcision is a commonly performed surgical procedure both in childhood and in adults. Acute ischemia of the glans penis after circumcision is a rare but hazardous complication. If left untreated, it can lead to severe consequences such as blackish discolouration due to ischemia, necrosis, or rare organ loss. Herein, we report a case of a 30-year-old male who underwent circumcision for phimosis, following which, he developed ischemia of the glans penis that was managed with timely diagnosis, topical application of warm saline, and oral pentoxifylline. We report the need for a prompt diagnosis and early intervention and also highlight the possibility of dreadful sequelae if left undiagnosed or untreated.

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circumcisionischemianecrosispenispentoxifylline

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PMID39398703
PMCPMC11467615

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