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The use of Giglie saw for a treatment of penis strangulation
Article published in Urologia Polska 2002/55/3.

authors

Dariusz Krzemiński, Dariusz Nalej
Odział Urologii Zakładu Opieki Zdrowotnej w Żyrardowie
Ordynator: dr Dariusz Krzemiński

keywords

penis, penis strangulation, treatmen

summary

A rare case of penis strangulation in 75-year-old man was presented. Cutting of a metal ring and releasing of the penis with the use of a neurosurgical tool - a Giglic saw - was very simple, quick and safe method of the treatment.

references

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correspondence

Dariusz Krzemiński
ul. Orlika 48B
96-300 Żyrardów
lei.: (0-46) 856 2151
e-mail: dkrzeminski@poczt.onet.pl