Abstract
Strangulation of the penis and scrotum with a constricting device is very rare compared to the penis alone. We report a case of a 47-year-old gentleman who presented with a metal ring constricting the base of his penis and scrotum. The metal ring was successfully removed with a hydraulic-driven cutter. He recovered with no complication.
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