Int Neurourol J.  2013 Mar;17(1):38-40.

Unusual Penetrating Injury to the Male Genitalia

• Reddy SV

Abstract

Various self-inflicted foreign bodies have been removed from the lower urinary tract and external male genitalia. In many cases foreign bodies were inserted or applied for autoerotic reasons which are frequently associated with mental health disorders. Here the author reports an unusual case of self insertion of a 6-cm long metal needle at penoscrotal junction of the erect penis for sexual pleasure. The stitching needle was inserted by a 20-year old male who was too ashamed to admit the motive at first. The caudal end of the needle was palpable at the root of the penis as it was below the urogenital diaphragm. The needle was successfully removed under fluoroscopic guidance with minor surgical exploration and with no complications.

Keyword

Penis; Wound and Injuries; Needles; Genitalia

MeSH Terms

Diaphragm
Foreign Bodies
Genitalia
Genitalia, Male
Humans
Male
Mental Health
Needles
Penis
Pleasure
Urinary Tract