Spontaneous passage of bullet during voiding

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Trauma Surgery

Background:

• Penetrating injuries to the lower urinary tract are uncommon.
• Spontaneous voiding of foreign bodies from the urethra is a rare phenomenon.

Observation:

• This report documents the second case of a bullet being spontaneously expelled from the urethra.
• The patient experienced the natural passage of the projectile.

Findings:

• The bullet was voided without surgical intervention.
• A review of existing literature on urethral bullet expulsion was conducted.

Implications:

• Highlights the possibility of spontaneous resolution in rare genitourinary trauma cases.
• Informs clinical management and expectations for similar unusual presentations.