Penile Strangulation by Human Hair

Abstract

60 cases of penile strangulation by human hair are reviewed. The condition has also been labelled ‘penile tourniquet syndrome’. It is worldwide in distribution and has been reported from many countries including Algeria, Egypt, England, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Whether accidental, incidental to circumcision or intentional, it could lead to serious complications: urethral fistula, urethral stricture, penile deformity, gangrene and amputation. It is not always easily recognizable and the physician should keep it in mind whenever a boy, or even an older man, presents with unexplained swelling of the penis.

Post coital penile ring entrapment: A report of a non-surgical extrication method

“…This case report intends to create an awareness of penile ring entrapment in our sub-region and review the common methods of extrication. Tying rubber bands and hair coils around penises by children as part of childhood pranks or to prevent enuresis is encountered occasionally and removal by cutting is easy [2] . The injury caused by this non-metallic ring is not always recognizable and the clinician should keep this in mind when a boy presents with unexplained penile swelling, ulceration and leakage of urine [3] , [4] .…”

Síndrome del torniquete capilar en la población pediátrica: reporte de un caso

“…1 El compromiso de los dígitos suele ser más frecuente en niños <1 año, en los primeros meses de vida, mientras que, en niños más grandes y ancianos, suele ocurrir en otras localizaciones, como genitales externos. 10 En una revisión de más de 210 casos, Mat Saad y cols. 11 comunicaron que el 44,2% de los pacientes tenía compromiso genital (pene); el 40,4%, de los dedos de las extremidades inferiores; el 8,57%, de los dedos de la mano y el 6,83%, de otros sitios.…”

Hair-Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

“…Cases have been reported in the literature involving ligatures tied to the penis for attempted control of enuresis [12]. Gypsies have been reported to wrap hair around digits to ward-off evil spirits [3].…”