Penile Thread Tourniquet Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Age-Related Variability

Sadaqat ullah  Rehmat; Jawad Khan; Attia Mahmood; Dr. Asifa Irfan; Aisha Habib Ahmed

doi:10.62497/irabcs.154

Authors

Dr. Sadaqat Ullah Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad Author
Dr. Jawad Khan Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad Author
Dr. Attia Mahmood Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad Author
Dr. Asifa Irfan Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad Author
Dr. Aisha Habib Islamic International Medical College, Riphah international university Isalamabad Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62497/irabcs.154

Keywords:

Penile Tourniquet Syndrome, Penile injury, Thread strangulation

Abstract

Penile Thread Tourniquet Syndrome (PTTS), a rare variant of Penile Tourniquet Syndrome (PTS), is a paediatric urological emergency characterized by external constriction of penis by hair or thread, often leading to necrosis, ischemia, and oedema. A urethro-cutaneous fistula, urethral transection, and penile amputation are possible outcomes of this disorder if left untreated. Though commonly reported in infants, this case details a rare occurrence in a 10-year-old male. A circumferential thread at the penoscrotal junction caused localized infection and oedema without urethral damage. Surgical intervention and conservative management resulted in a favourable outcome. This case emphasizes the need for clinical vigilance in atypical age groups and for rare causes of penile injury.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Sadaqat Ullah, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad

House Officer, Urology Ward Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad
Dr. Jawad Khan, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad

Post graduate resident Urology, Ayub teaching Hospital Abbottabad
Dr. Attia Mahmood, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad

House officer, Ayub teaching hospital Abbottabad
Dr. Asifa Irfan, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad

House officer, Ayub teaching Hospital Abbottabad

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