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Parafimosis

Tratamiento:

La compresión de la cabeza del pene mientras se aplica tracción hacia adelante sobre el prepucio puede reducir la inflamación debido a la parafimosis. Si esto no funciona, es necesario realizar una circuncisión quirúrgica urgente.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Si esta afección se diagnostica y se trata a tiempo, se espera un resultado excelente.

Complicaciones:

Si esta afección no se trata a tiempo, se puede presentar gangrena o lesiones permanentes en el pene.

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Se debe acudir a una sala de emergencias local si se presenta esta afección.

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