Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin can’t be pulled forward over the head of the penis (glans), which can be relevant when considering Anterior Capsular Phimosis ICD-10 coding. The foreskin swells and gets stuck. It’s a urologic emergency because it can lead to necrosis (tissue death) of the glans if it’s not treated right away.
Paraphimosis is often iatrogenic, meaning it’s caused by a medical examination or procedure. It can also be caused by conditions like monkeypox. When the foreskin gets stuck, it obstructs the flow of blood and lymphatic fluid, which leads to more swelling and constriction. That’s why a quick paraphimosis reduction technique is so important.
In this article, we’ll cover the indications and contraindications for manual reduction, as well as techniques for reducing paraphimosis and how to care for the area afterward.