Penile trauma: Difference between revisions

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*All penetrating trauma to the penis requires surgical consultation
*All penetrating trauma to the penis requires surgical consultation
*Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected)
*Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected)
===Penile Amputations===
====Penile Amputations====
*Amputated part should be placed in a sterile bag after wrapped in wet saline gauze, then place in another bag submerged in ice and tap water.
*Amputated part should be placed in a sterile bag after wrapped in wet saline gauze, then place in another bag submerged in ice and tap water.
**DO NOT submerge in saline and ice since freezing point will be higher
**DO NOT submerge in saline and ice since freezing point will be higher

Revision as of 17:28, 13 April 2014

Background

  • Any pt w/ trauma to genitalia w/ a prothesis in place should be seen by a urologist
  • All penetrating trauma to the penis requires surgical consultation
  • Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected)

Penile Amputations

  • Amputated part should be placed in a sterile bag after wrapped in wet saline gauze, then place in another bag submerged in ice and tap water.
    • DO NOT submerge in saline and ice since freezing point will be higher

Differential Diagnosis

Penile trauma types

See Also