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Management of post‑circumcision penile necrosis
Chapter 1 of 1 · Evidence & Research
Penile necrosis factors
Predictive factors and management of post-circumcision penile necrosis
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What the experts said
A retrospective study of 24 patients with penile necrosis after circumcision surgery was published in Pediatric Surgery International Journal.
Monopolar cautery use is a predictive factor for penile necrosis after circumcision.
Post-circumcision infection is a predictive factor for penile necrosis.
Compartment syndrome is a predictive factor for penile necrosis after circumcision.
Local anesthetic agent use is a predictive factor for penile necrosis after circumcision.
Methemoglobinemia is a predictive factor for penile necrosis after circumcision.
The main approaches to necrosis treatment were surgical intervention and hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Penile necrosis is a preventable complication that requires early intervention.