Unusual Foreign Bodies in the Urinary Bladder and Urethra Due to Autoerotism.
- Author:
Seung Jin MOON
1
;
Dai Hee KIM
;
Jae Hoon CHUNG
;
Jung Ki JO
;
Young Woo SON
;
Hong Yong CHOI
;
Hong Sang MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Hanyang University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. moonuro@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Foreign bodies;
Urethra;
Urinary bladder
- MeSH:
Exploratory Behavior;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Physical Examination;
Psychometrics;
Urethra;
Urinary Bladder
- From:International Neurourology Journal
2010;14(3):186-189
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Most foreign bodies in the lower genitourinary tract are self-inserted via the urethra as the result of exotic impulses, psychometric problems, sexual curiosity, or sexual practice while intoxicated. Diagnosis of these foreign bodies can be done by clinical history, physical examination, and image studies of the patient. The treatment of foreign bodies is determined by their size, location, shape, and mobility. In most cases, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic removal are recommended to prevent bladder and urethral injuries. In some cases, however, surgical treatment should be done if the foreign bodies cannot be removed by the endoscopic procedure or further injuries are expected as a result of the endoscopic procedures. Herein we present 2 cases of self-inserted lower genitourinary foreign bodies with a brief review of the literature.
