As I was researching the use of EMLA cream (a topical anesthetic) in the pediatric population, I found an article on the use of EMLA on zipper entrapments...
"Zipper entrapment of the penis is one of the most common genital injuries in prepubertal boys...
Zipper entrapment injuries occur infrequently. In one case series from a pediatric emergency department, one zipper entrapment injury occurred per 4000 new emergency department attendees. In this series of 30 boys between the ages of 2 and 12 years of age, 60% of the affected boys were wearing underwear at the time of the injury. Most of the injuries were self-inflicted (84%) and occurred as the zipper was being zipped up as opposed to down (92%). (Joan Bothner, MD )"
Take home message: Watch your way back up!
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