In Australia, a 73-year-old man underwent emergency surgery after he deliberately inserted three small batteries into his urethra to achieve "sexual gratification." Despite several attempts, he was unable to extract them, necessitating immediate medical attention.
This peculiar incident has been documented in the March edition of 'Urology Case Reports,' part of a collection of freely accessible publications offered by the Urology journal.
Reportedly, the man's efforts to remove the batteries, measuring 13.5 mm in width and 3.2 mm in height, were unsuccessful, unlike previous instances where he inserted objects into his urethra without complications.
However, this time, the batteries shifted further up the penile urethra, complicating their retrieval.
Upon admission, medical professionals swiftly intervened to extract the batteries, recognizing the potential for tissue necrosis within a mere two hours due to their corrosive nature. The removal necessitated the use of forceps.
The study noted that the man had been grappling with erectile dysfunction for three years, undergoing shockwave therapy in the process.
Ten days following discharge, he presented to the hospital once more, experiencing penile swelling and urethral discharge. After making an incision in the penile skin, a substantial amount of fluid was drained.
Considering the complexity of his injury, a formal penile urethral reconstruction was deemed potentially necessary, likely requiring a three-stage repair. However, upon careful evaluation, the decision was made to forego further penile reconstruction.
