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Paraphimosis

Paraphimosis is an uncommon medical condition in which the of a penis becomes trapped behind the glans penis, and cannot be reduced. If this condition persists for several hours or there is any sign of a lack of blood flow, paraphimosis should be treated as a medical emergency, as it can result in .

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Causes — why it happens

·, handling improperly

Prevention

·Returning to unretracted position after retraction, foreskin stretching,

Treatment

·Manual reduction,

Complications

· of the glans penis

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