Paraphimosis

Following prompt reduction of paraphimosis, most patients will have a full recovery. Foreskin swelling will subside over subsequent days. Depending on the etiology, appropriate education of the patient and/or caregivers is recommended. Some patients may not warrant circumcision. Patients who have evidence of phimosis should be counseled about the appropriateness of circumcision. In addition, those who have a repeated episode of paraphimosis or have undergone a dorsal slit procedure warrant follow-up circumcision.