Penile Torniquet Syndrome

ABSTRACT

To study the presentation and outcome of cases of Penile Torniquet Syndrome.Retrospective study over a period of five years i.e. Jan.1998 to Dec.2002.Civil Hospital and Usman Memorial Hospital, Karachi, and Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. Patients Six cases of Penile Torniquet Syndrome.The patients underwent either a two or three stage repair.The ages of the patients ranged from 2-10 years. All patients belonged to the poor socio-economic group. All patients were circumscribed. In all cases the presentation was late with part of the glans just hanging down because of the constriction ring and with a urethro-cutaneous fistula. The results of the surgical repair was good in five cases. One case was lost in follow up. We conclude that although Penile Torniquet Syndorme is a rare condition, but it should be in the mindsof the treating physicians and surgeons so that early diagnosis and prompt treatment can be carried out