Angle grinder as surgical tool for incarcerated penoscrotal steel ring

Angle grinder as surgical tool for incarcerated penoscrotal steel ring

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Penile strangulation with concomitant scrotal entrapment by a steel ring is an extremely rare urological emergency that requires immediate intervention.Any delay may lead to irreversible complications.Metal rings increase IRON VITAL F penile engorgement and are usually associated with an attempt to improve sexual pleasure or to maintain a prolonged erection.The removal of steel rings can be challenging and may require a multidisciplinary approach.We present Baby Bottles a unique case report of an 18-year-old male with a penoscrotal steel ring retained for 24 hours that was safely removed using an angle grinder as a surgical tool.