학술논문
A case report of a self-inserted foreign body in the urethra/bladder causing urinary calculus formation, and a review of the literature
Document Type
article
Source
Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 3, Pp e14038- (2023)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2405-8440
Abstract
Several self-inserted foreign bodies have been reported in the lower genitourinary system. We report a 27-year-old man with suprapubic severe pain, purulent discharge from the urethra, and dribbling. He had a history of psychotic disorders and inserting an ink chamber of a pen into the urethra. Imaging showed hydronephrosis and a large urinary stone in the bladder with no sign of foreign body. During open cystotomy, we found that bladder stone was attached to a plastic tube that was extended into the patient's urethra. In such cases, timely surgery to prevent urinary retention and psychological support are required.