Paraphimosis

Paraphimosis (/ˌpærəfaɪˈmoʊsᵻs/ or /ˌpærəfəˈmoʊsᵻs/) is an uncommon medical condition in which the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis becomes trapped behind the glans penis, and cannot be reduced (pulled back to its normal flaccid position covering the glans). 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 gangrene.

Causes

Paraphimosis is usually caused by medical professionals or parents who handle the foreskin improperly: The foreskin may be retracted during a penile examination, penile cleaning, urethral catheterization, or cystoscopy; if the foreskin is left retracted for a long period, some of the foreskin tissue may become edematous (swollen with fluid), which makes the subsequent reduction of the foreskin difficult.

More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Paraphimosis ]

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