Zipper fastener penile entrapment release

Once the median bar is cut through with wire cutters, the fastener falls apart and the entrapped skin is easily removed from the zipper.

Reproduced with permission from: Fein JA, Zderic SA. Management of zipper injuries. In: Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Procedures, 2nd Edition, King C, Henretig FM (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia 2008. Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. www.lww.com.

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