Amputation of the penis by human bite: a case report

Ameh, E.A.; Chirdan, L.B.; Odigie, V.I.

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics 19(1): 119-120

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 0272-4936
PMID: 10605532
DOI: 10.1080/02724939992752
Document Number: 532004
A 3-year-old boy had his penis amputated by being bitten by a neglected psychiatric individual and presented late with urethral stricture. Initially, he had suprapubic diversion of urine and later meatoplasty. A plea is made for vigilance with children and appropriate care of individuals with psychiatric problems.

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