Korean Journal of Andrology  2005;23(1):47-50

Foreign Body in the Urethra.

Hyun Jun PARK 1 ; Jong Kil NAM ; Jung Man KIM ; Nam Cheol PARK

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Keywords

Foreign bodies; Urethra

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Most foreign bodies in the lower genitourinary tract are self-inserted through the urethra. A diagnosis is made by clinical history, physical examinations, and imaging studies of the patient. The best method of removing a urethral foreign bodydepends on the size and mobility of the object. When possible, endoscopic and minimallyinvasive techniques of removal should be used. However, surgical retrieval of a foreign body may be required. We report 4 cases of foreign bodies in the urethra with a brief literature review.