Management of auto-emasculation in the psychotic state

J Urol. 1991 Mar;145(3):560-2. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)38397-0.

Abstract

We report 2 cases of self-inflicted penile amputations, which offered differing surgical options and contrasting surgical results due to varying time delays. In 1 case repair was done immediately, while repair in the other case was delayed by 3 days due to the psychotic state of the patient. The psychiatric backgrounds of such episodes are discussed, as well as the techniques of repair and reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / surgery
  • Psychotic Disorders*
  • Replantation
  • Scrotum / injuries
  • Self Mutilation*
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Time Factors