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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Forensic Medicine

Background:

  • Body modification practices, such as genital beading (pearling), are sometimes attempted outside of clinical settings.
  • Prison environments can present unique challenges and risks for self-performed procedures.
  • Genital self-trauma can lead to significant medical complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of severe penile trauma resulting from a self-performed genital beading procedure.
  • To highlight the potential dangers and complications associated with non-medical body modifications.
  • To emphasize the need for awareness and management of such injuries in specific populations.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Description of the patient's self-performed procedure and resulting injury.
  • Documentation of surgical intervention and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The patient sustained severe traumatic injury to the penis during an attempted genital beading procedure.
  • Surgical intervention was necessary to address the extensive damage.
  • Photographic evidence documents the severity of the traumatic injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Self-performed genital beading carries a high risk of severe penile trauma.
  • Prompt surgical management is crucial for addressing these injuries.
  • Awareness of these risks is important, particularly in institutional settings.