Animal bite of penis in a neonate and macroscopic repair

Abstract

We are reporting a newborn male who had injury of the penis probably due to rat bite. The baby was brought to the hospital within 3 h of the injury. The urethra was completely transected. Macroscopic repair was performed. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged after 2 weeks. The patient is doing well 3 months after the operation.

Keywords

• Macroscopic replantation
• neonate
• penile amputation
• rat bite