Penile hair strangulation: A prodigious cause of pediatric agitation

Clin Case Rep. 2019 May 17;7(7):1452-1453. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2198. eCollection 2019 Jul.

Abstract

Penile hair strangulation is secondary to a hair tourniquet effect. Albeit a rare presentation in pediatric emergency units, penile hair strangulation must be cautiously noted in any penile pain and edema, to avoid inevitable damage to external genitalia, including penile necrosis, urethrocutaneous fistula, and even amputation.

Keywords: hair strangulation; penile amputation; penile necrosis; penis; urological emergency.