Foreign Body in the Urethra.
- Author:
Hyun Jun PARK
1
;
Jong Kil NAM
;
Jung Man KIM
;
Nam Cheol PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. joon501@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Foreign bodies;
Urethra
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Foreign Bodies*;
Humans;
Physical Examination;
Urethra*
- From:Korean Journal of Andrology
2005;23(1):47-50
- CountryRepublic 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.
