Mohammad Ashraf Ganatra, Ghulam Qadir Fayyaz.
Penile Torniquet syndrome
Pak J Surg May - Jul 2005;21(1):30-2.
Civil Hospital and Usman Memorial Hospital, Karachi, and Allied Hospital, Faisalabad

Objective: To study the presentation and outcome of cases of Penile Torniquet Syndrome. Design & Duration: Retrospective study over a period of five years i.e. Jan.1998 to Dec.2002. Setting: Civil Hospital and Usman Memorial Hospital, Karachi, and Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. Patients: Six cases of Penile Torniquet Syndrome. Methodology: The patients underwent either a two or three stage repair. Results: The ages of the patients ranged from 2-10 years. All patients belonged to the poor socio-economic group. All patients were circumscribed. In all cases the presentation was late with part of the glans just hanging down because of the constriction ring and with a urethro-cutaneous fistula. The results of the surgical repair was good in five cases. One case was lost in follow up. Conclusion: We conclude that although Penile Torniquet Syndorme is a rare condition, but it should be in the mindsof the treating physicians and surgeons so that early diagnosis and prompt treatment can be carried out.

Category: Urology
Keywords: Penile Torniquet Syndrome. Penile Strangulation. Urethroplasty. Urethral Repair. Penis.

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