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Surgical extraction of a metal ring embedded in the penis for five years: a case report

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  • Chaodong Shen

  • Mengqi Shi

  • Zhirong Zhu

  • April 15, 2026

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    Chronic penile strangulation from a metal ring embedded for five years is an exceptionally rare urological emergency.

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    The patient presented with swelling, pain, and purulent discharge, but maintained normal urinary function until one month prior.

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    Surgery successfully removed the embedded metal ring without urethral injury, and the patient experienced minimal complications.

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    Postoperative follow-up showed proper wound healing and comparable erectile function to preoperative status.

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    Prompt intervention is crucial to prevent irreversible complications from penile strangulation.

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Surgical extraction of a metal ring embedded in the penis for five years: a case report

  • by Chaodong Shen, Mengqi Shi, Zhirong Zhu

  • April 15, 2026

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