A simple technique for accurate diathermy destruction of urethral meatal warts.

Urology

Department of Urological Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom.

Published: May 2007

AI Article Synopsis

  • Surgical diathermy is an established method for removing penile warts.
  • Use of diathermy can lead to urethral meatal stenosis due to circular thermal damage.
  • A plastic quill is proposed as a protective shield to avoid these thermal injuries during the procedure.

Article Abstract

The use of surgical diathermy in the fulguration of penile warts is well established. The use of diathermy has been associated with urethral meatal stenosis resulting from circumferential thermal injury to the meatus. We describe the use of a plastic quill as a shield to prevent such circumferential thermal injuries.

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