We propose that post-shunting recurrence of ischemic priapism is a postoperative thromboembolic complication, similar to cases of postoperative thrombosis of veins (femoral or popliteal) or arteries (cerebral or coronary). Therefore, perioperative anticoagulation should be given to men undergoing these shunting procedures to prevent this complication. Two illustrative cases are presented herein...

Almost all human beings, male, female, and intersex, are born with a foreskin, or prepuce. In girls it covers the glans (head) of the clitoris; in boys it covers the glans of the penis. Since this is a normal, healthy anatomical structure, there are no medical indications for amputating or excising it in the newborn period, and rarely in infancy or childhood. This is the view of all child healt...

The relationship between circumcision and the acquisition and clearance of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection was examined in a cohort of 357 men followed up at 2-month intervals for an average of 431 days. There were no differences in HPV acquisition by circumcision status. Clearance of HPV infection, including infection with oncogenic types, was slower in the glans/coronal sulcus of the pen...

The development of ischemic gangrene of the penis following implantation of prosthesis is unusual, and very few cases are available in the literature. As a result, no established treatment protocol is available. We report our experience within a case of gangrene of the glans following implantation of a three-component prosthesis. We present a 53-year-old male, smoker with diabetes and hyperchol...

INTRODUCTION Current girth augmentation techniques rely either on liposuction/injection or on the use of dermal fat grafts. These procedures have serious disadvantages, including regression in gained size, deformities, irregular contour, and asymmetry. Ideally, the augmentation technique should ensure durability and symmetry. This case report describes the first application of a flap (superfici...