Clinical Tip: To relieve paraphimosis, try traction

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1. Wrap a 2 x 2 gauze pad around the edematous foreskin.

2. Apply firm constant pressure to the foreskin perpendicular to the penis. The pressure should decrease the edema. You may feel a crepitus-like sensation.

Mark Cicero, MD Norfolk, Va.

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