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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Case Reports
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract foreign body insertions are uncommon.
  • Motivations for inserting objects are complex and often difficult to understand.
  • This case presents a rare instance of a fork in the penile urethra, posing a significant management challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of a fork inserted into the urethra for sexual gratification.
  • To discuss the management strategies for urethral foreign bodies.
  • To highlight the importance of psychological assessment in such cases.

Main Methods:

  • A 70-year-old male presented with a bleeding urethral meatus after self-inserting a fork.
  • Retrieval methods were considered, with successful removal achieved using forceps and lubrication.
  • Cystourethroscopy was utilized for diagnosis and to ensure complete removal.

Main Results:

  • A fork was successfully retrieved from the penile urethra.
  • The retrieval was accomplished with forceps traction and lubrication, minimizing trauma.
  • No immediate complications were reported post-retrieval.

Conclusions:

  • Urethral foreign bodies present diverse challenges, with autoerotism being a common motivation.
  • Management requires a combined psychological and surgical approach.
  • Endourological extraction is crucial, guided by object morphology and imaging, with follow-up essential to prevent complications like urethral strictures.