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[Urethral foreign bodies. Apropos 2 cases]
V García Riestra1, M Vareal Salgado, L Fernández García
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Montecelo, Pontevedra, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|April 2, 1999
Summary
This study presents two unusual cases of urethral foreign bodies requiring surgical removal. These cases highlight the diverse objects that can cause urinary retention and voiding dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Urethral foreign bodies are uncommon presentations in clinical practice, with limited reported cases.
- The literature describes a variety of objects inserted into the urethra, often associated with psychological factors.
Observation:
- A 74-year-old male with a mental disorder presented with acute urinary retention due to a metal tube fragment in the bulbous urethra.
- A 34-year-old female experienced intense micturition syndrome from a calcified electrical cable lodged in her urethra.
Findings:
- Both patients required open surgical intervention for the successful removal of the urethral foreign bodies.
- The cases underscore the potential for foreign bodies to cause significant urinary tract complications.
Implications:
- Urethral foreign bodies, particularly in adults, can stem from self-insertion for masturbation and may be linked to underlying mental health conditions.
- These cases emphasize the importance of considering urethral foreign bodies in patients with unexplained urinary symptoms and the need for surgical management.