Entrapment of the penile foreskin in a zipper occurs more often .
two methods:
The Chomp and Squeeze Method:
The first method was reported in Indian Paediatrics It involves using a wire-cutter or pair of heavy duty trauma scissors to make two transverse cuts along the margin of the zipper (figure 1)
and then attaching a pair of pliers carefully over the faceplate of the zip fastener, and compressing firmly(figure 2).
The pliers squeeze open the two faceplates “loosening the interdigitation of the teeth” allowing the prepuce to fall away. Hopefully still connected to the rest of the penis.
the Screw-This Method:
Reported in Pediatric Emergency Care. this method involves a common flat-head screwdriver inserted between the outer and inner faceplates of the zipper. The prepuce is usually only trapped on one side of the zipper so insert the screwdriver in the opposite side. The screwdriver is then twisted firmly to open up the faceplates and… Free Willy.
the Screw-This Method:
Reported in Pediatric Emergency Care. this method involves a common flat-head screwdriver inserted between the outer and inner faceplates of the zipper. The prepuce is usually only trapped on one side of the zipper so insert the screwdriver in the opposite side. The screwdriver is then twisted firmly to open up the faceplates and… Free Willy.