Zipper injury to penis

Background

• Avulsed penile skin should not be reapplied (invariably becomes necrotic and infected)

Differential Diagnosis

Penile trauma types

• Penile amputation
• Penile contusion
• Penile fracture
• Traumatic epididymitis
• Zipper injury to penis

Management

• Mineral oil and lidocaine infiltration can be used to free the penile skin
• Wire-cutting or bone-cutting pliers can be used to cut the median bar of the zipper

See Also

• Penile Trauma