Description
Hairs found in clothing or bedding can wrap around the penis causing decreased blood flow and if untreated, infarction of the penis. The only symptom may be excessive crying and fussiness in an infant.
Symptoms
In an infant: excessive crying, fussiness, swelling of the penis, redness of the penis.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A physical exam makes this diagnosis obvious. No tests are generally performed.
Specialists:
Urology
Workup:
A physical exam makes this diagnosis obvious. No tests are generally performed.
Specialists:
Urology
Treatment
Release of the strangulation. Close observation may be needed if vascular compromise was prolonged.