Unusual Mechanisms of Penile Amputation. (28th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fazi, Julian; Adkins, David; Knight, Jennifer; Luchey, Adam
• Other Names: Duchene David Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in urology. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-12-28
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; Urology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases; Urology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/1582047
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-696X

Abstract

Abstract : Penile amputation is an uncommon and highly morbid injury. Many mechanisms have been reported ranging from self-mutilation and domestic violence to traumatic circumcisions. We present two unusual cases of traumatic penile amputation. An older gentleman endured extensive perineal trauma after being trapped underneath an industrial-sized lawnmower, and a young adolescent was bitten by an English bulldog and suffered amputation of the glans of his penis. These unique and very different cases of penile amputation highlight differences in operative managements, complications, and reconstructive possibilities.