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Amputation of the penis by human bite: a case report
E A Ameh1, L B Chirdan, V I Odigie
1Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. abuth@anpa.net.ng
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|December 22, 1999
Summary
A child suffered penile amputation due to a psychiatric individual
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Trauma surgery
- Urology
Background:
- Childhood genital trauma is rare but devastating.
- Delayed presentation of urethral stricture complicates management.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old boy experienced penile amputation from a bite by a psychiatric individual.
- The patient presented late with a urethral stricture.
Findings:
- Initial management included suprapubic urinary diversion.
- Subsequent surgical intervention involved meatoplasty for urethral reconstruction.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for vigilance in child safety.
- Emphasizes appropriate psychiatric care to prevent such incidents.