The ‘iced-glove’ method of treatment of paraphimosis

Abstract

Abstract A new method of reduction of paraphimosis, using a rubber glove filled with iced water, is described. The method is simple to carry out and causes little discomfort to the patient. Successful reduction was performed in 9 out of 10 eases, often when manual reduction had failed. Reasons for the single failure are put forward, and alternative treatment is suggested for such complicated cases.