Genital strangulation caused by metal ring successfully removed using electric saw.

The genital strangulation is uncommon urological emergency, due to self placement of encircling constricting peno-scrotal objects. It represents a great challenge to remove the constricting device. herein, we present a case of peno-scrotal strangulation in a young drug addict man, that we saved by quickly removing the constricting device using a rotating electric saw.

[Flexible ureterorenoscopy vs percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stone management: Retrospective study].

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of renal stone fragmentation by flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS), compared to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Material And Methods: Patients treated between 1998 and 2010 by URS and PCNL for intrarenal stone were reviewed. Patients' and stones' characteristics were analyzed.