A Foreign Body in the Urethra: A Case Report.
- Author:
Ja Hyun KOO
1
;
Chang Soo LEE
;
Youn Soo JEON
;
Min Eui KIM
;
Nam Kyu LEE
Author Information
1. Soonchunhyang University, Chunan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
urethra;
foreign body
- MeSH:
Endoscopy;
Foreign Bodies*;
Humans;
Masturbation;
Physical Examination;
Urethra*;
Urinary Bladder
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1997;38(2):219-221
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Most foreign bodies in the lower genitourinary tract are self-inserted through the urethra for masturbation. It can be diagnosed by clinical histories and physical examinations of the patient, endoscopy and radiologic evaluations. Extraction should be tailored as the surgery, endoscopic manipulation and dissolution according to the nature of the foreign body and should minimize bladder and urethral injury. We report a case of a long wire in the bladder and urethra with brief review of literatures.
