genitourinary disorders
How To Remove a Zipper From a Penis
Step by Step Description for Removing a Zipper From a Penis
Inject local anesthetic into the area using a 25- or 27-gauge needle, or apply anesthetic cream. Cut the median bar at the wide end of the zipper slider, which connects its front and back plates, using a sturdy wire cutter (diagonal cutter), or bone cutter. (See figure Female and male gametogenesis .) The slider will fall off in 2 pieces, allowing the zipper to be removed. Alternatively, if no cutters are available, lubricate the zipper and tissue at the affected area, usingmineral oilliberally. Wait 10 minutes to allow themineral oilto spread over the surfaces of the sliding mechanism, zipper teeth, and skin. Make one gentle attempt to unzip the zipper. If this strategy either is deemed not likely to be successful or is unsuccessful, proceed to the next step. Do not damage the entrapped tissue by trying repeatedly to unzip the zipper. As another alternative, if no cutters are available, try to separate the zipper teeth by cutting the cloth between them using a small (eg, Iris) scissors. If these measures fail or are not feasible: Obtain urologic consultation for possible elliptical skin excision or emergency circumcision. 