Uncommon Foreign Body in the Urethra: Piece of Rosary Pages 14-17

Ozgür Sancakli, Mustafa Ozan Horsanali, Uğur Balci, Sacit Nuri Gorgel and Kutan Ozer

Urology Department, Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12970/2311-9888.2015.03.02.1

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Abstract: A large variety of foreign bodies have been detected in the urethra and urinary bladder. Usually, these foreign bodies are self-inserted for masturbation, frequently in patients with psychiatric disorders. In this manuscript we report the case of a 72-year-old male patient who inserted a rosary into the urethra for sexual gratification and was treated with open surgical technique.

Keywords: Foreign body, urethra, male patient.
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