Characterized by the tight wrapping of an appendage such ...
At presentation, caregivers may have already recognized the strangulation of the appendage and are seeking medical attention because they are unable to remove the offending material o...
Medical providers should first attempt to unwind the fibrous material. This can be very difficult because ends may be difficult to find, and the material may break easily (3,4)[C].
A depilato...
Badawy H, Soliman A, Ouf A, et al. Progressive hair coil penile tourniquet syndrome: multicenter experience with 25 cases. J Pediatr Surg. 2010;45(7):1514–1518.
Biehler JL, Sie...
S30.842A External constriction of penis, initial encounter
S90.446A External constriction, unspecified lesser toe(s), initial encounter
S60.449A External constriction of unspecified finger, i...
This rare condition requires a high index of suspicion. A poorly consolable infant with no identifiable cause should be examined thoroughly to rule out hair tourniquet syndrome.
The pen...
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