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Paraphimosis is a condition where a [[retraction of the foreskin|retracted]] [[foreskin]] becomes trapped behind the head of the [[penis]], and thus unable to return to its forward position covering the glans. If the condition is prolonged, paraphimosis can become an emergency.<ref name="DeVries">DeVries CR, Miller AK, Packer MG. [http://www.cirp.org/library/treatment/phimosis/devries/ Reduction of paraphimosis with hyaluronidase]. ''Urology'' 1996 48(3):464-465</ref> <ref name="NOCIRCpretract">[http://www.nocirc.org/publish/6pam.pdf ''Answers to Your Questions About Premature (Forcible) Retraction of Your Son's Foreskin'']. San Anselmo: NOCIRC, 2000.</ref> <ref name="Berk">Berk DA, Lee R. [https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0215/p807.html Paraphimosis in a middle-aged adult after intercourse]. ''Am Fam Physician'' 2004;69(4):807.</ref> The tissue may become oedematous and swell thus further aggravating the problem.<ref name="NOCIRCpretract"/>