[Sugar: treatment of choice in irreducible paraphimosis]

Actas Urol Esp. 2001 May;25(5):393-5. doi: 10.1016/s0210-4806(01)72638-1.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effectivity of granulated sugar in the treatment of irreductable paraphimosis.

Clinical cases: During last year three patients have been treated by application of granulated sugar on prepuce and glands penis during 1-2 hours until edema reduction was observed. Paraphimosis could be reducted in all three cases.

Conclusions: Sugar application reduce local edema permitting reduce paraphimosis in an incruent, cheap and without side effects way.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Dietary Sucrose / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paraphimosis / therapy*

Substances

  • Dietary Sucrose