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Foreign bodies in the urethra are rare, requiring tailored treatment. This case highlights open surgery for impacted urethral foreign bodies after failed endoscopic attempts, emphasizing personalized management.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Foreign body introduction into the urethra is uncommon.
  • Standardized treatment approaches for urethral foreign bodies are lacking.
  • Minimally invasive procedures are preferred when feasible.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old male patient with bipolar disorder presented with a foreign body in the bulbar urethra.
  • Endoscopic treatment for the impacted foreign body failed.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful open surgical resolution of the impacted urethral foreign body.
  • The study analyzes diagnostic and therapeutic methods used in this case.
  • Postoperative results were evaluated.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need for adaptable surgical strategies for urethral foreign bodies.
  • It highlights the potential necessity of open surgery when less invasive methods fail.
  • Further analysis of diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes can inform future clinical practice.