Male genital self-amputation in the Middle East

Authors

• Samir S. Shirodkar, Department of Urology, Level 9 West Dubai Hospital, PO Box 7272, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Fayez T. Hammad, Department of Urology, Level 9 West Dubai Hospital, PO Box 7272, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Naseem A. Qureshi, Department of Urology, Level 9 West Dubai Hospital, PO Box 7272, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Abstract

Genital self-mutilation, whether partial or complete, is a rare condition, which usually occurs in psychotic patients and occasionally has a religious background. The initial management of complete genital self-mutilation usually involves a formation of perineal urethrostomy or a more complex procedure to form a short penile stump. Here, we present a case of complete genital self-mutilation in a psychotic male who was managed with simple urethral spatulation to form an anterior urethrostomy.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

791

Last Page

793

Recommended Citation

Shirodkar, Samir S.; Hammad, Fayez T.; and Qureshi, Naseem A. (2007) "Male genital self-amputation in the Middle East," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 5, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3910