Penile entrapment in neck of hard plastic bottle – a rare case

Author: 
Dinesh Kumar Barolia

Penile strangulation by various constricting devices like metallic ring and neck of hard plastic bottle is a rare injury. These objects are used for auto erection of penis but this type of unusual practice can lead to entrapment of penis, strangulation and necrosis. Penile entrapment is an acute surgical emergency which required immediate surgical intervention to remove the constricting device. We report a case where a 37 years old man presented at surgical outdoor with entrapment of penis in neck of hard plastic bottle. The penile constricting device was removed without any additional trauma to penis.

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