Penile Incarceration with Metal and Plastic Objects.
- Author:
Jung Sik HUH
1
;
Kwangsig KIM
;
Hyeon Ju KIM
;
Hwancheol SON
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Cheju National University, Jeju, Korea. urohjs@cheju.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Penis;
Incarceration;
Metallic object;
Plastic object
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Humans;
Iron;
Male;
Penis;
Plastics*;
Steel
- From:Korean Journal of Andrology
2003;21(1):52-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Presentation of penile incarceration with metal objects such as steel bushings or iron pipe is a recurrent worldwide phenomenon. Non-metallic thin objects are easy to remove but can cause severe injury. Metal objects are difficult to remove, but the injuries usually are less severe. Treatments are variable according to the level of penile trauma. We present an unusual case of an 87-year-old man with penile incarceration by both metal and plastic objects.
