Entrapment of penis to suppress sexual stimulation by ball bearing device

Abstract

Entrapment of penis is a rare condition, done to enhance penile erection. It presents a situation that challenges the surgeon to be innovative in selecting the treatment. This condition can cause vascular compromise, even penile gangrene. The case presented here is unusual because usually the devices are used to enhance penile erection, where as in our case the patient used it for suppression. The technique used by us of aspirating cavernosal blood thereby decreasing oedema and successful removal of metallic ring which is not described in the available literature.