Phimosis

Question 1

What is phimosis?

Answer 1

Fibrous constriction of the foreskin precenting retraction

Question 2

Phimosis can be due to what conditions?

Answer 2

Balanitis- inflammation of the glans penis
Balanoposthitis- inflammation of the glans penis and prepuce

Question 3

Phimosis can cause what to happen to urinary output?

Answer 3

Urinary retention

Question 4

If phimosis causes urinary retention and a foley cannot be passed, what is indicated?

Answer 4

Suprapubic catheterization

Question 5

What is the most common infection causing balanoposthitis?

Answer 5

Candidal infection

Question 6

How do you treat balanoposthitis?

Answer 6

Antifungals and good hygiene

Question 7

What can a urologist perform to assist with phimosis?

Answer 7

Dorsal slit circumcision
Definitive treatment is a complete circumcision