article · Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Congenital penile torsion is an uncommon condition where the penile shaft rotates along its longitudinal axis, frequently remaining undiagnosed in low- and middle-income nations. This clinical report describes the corrective treatment of a nine-year-old boy who presented with severe isolated penile torsion. Surgeons utilised a Dartos flap rotation technique to correct the alignment. The procedure achieved a successful outcome with no postoperative complications recorded. The approach demonstrated that Dartos flap rotation provides a simple, viable, and effective surgical solution for managing severe penile rotation, particularly within healthcare environments that face limited resources.
Congenital conditions affecting the reproductive organs can be overlooked in regions with constrained healthcare infrastructure. Demonstrating that severe penile torsion can be corrected using a straightforward surgical approach helps clinicians in lower-resource settings provide effective treatment without requiring complex or costly interventions, leading to successful patient outcomes without complications.
This work describes an applied and tested clinical technique rather than a commercial product. The primary users are paediatric and urological surgeons operating in resource-limited healthcare environments. The abstract does not indicate a commercialisation pathway or direct product development potential.
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Congenital penile torsion, a rare anomaly characterized by the rotation of the penile shaft along its longitudinal axis, often goes unrecognized in low- and middle-income countries. This case highlights the management of a nine-year-old male presenting with isolated severe penile torsion using a Dartos flap rotation technique. The surgical approach was successful, with no postoperative complications, underscoring its utility as a simple and effective method, particularly in resource-limited settings.
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DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf164
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