Retention of a self-inserted urethral foreign body in an adolescent boy

Abstract

Foreign bodies have wide varieties by object and mechanism of insertion in genitourinary tract. It needs careful investigation and evaluation for diagnosing the type of object and choosing best treatment method for self-inserted foreign bodies through the urethra. The presentation in children differs from a penile stricture up to metallic objects for auto stimulations in adolescents. It is believed that psychiatric disorder and mental defects are causes of this event. In this case, we report a self-inserted foreign body into urethra and its management in a 12 years old boy, presented to ER, with urine retention and foreign object into his penis. Then the foreign object successfully retrieved by direct removal under general anesthesia and followed up for two months. Keywords: Pediatric self-insertion, Foreign body, Genitourinary tract, Urine retention