Urethral foreign body explained

Doctors have documented numerous cases of insertion of foreign bodies into the urethra, typically as the result of auto-erotic activities. This can result in infections and serious internal bleeding.^{[1] [2]}

A wide variety of solid objects have been reported to have been inserted into the urethra, including batteries, safety pins, straws, and telephone wires.^[3] Liquefied objects have also been inserted into the urethra, such as an injection of cocaine^[4] (which, arguably, had harmful results^[5]).

The Chuck Palahniuk story "Guts", from the novel Haunted, includes the story of a boy in his early teens inserting candle wax into his urethra.^[6]

See also

• Rectal foreign body
• Urethral sounding
• Urethral intercourse

Notes and References

1. Boscolo-Berto . R.. Iafrate . M.. Viel . G.. Forensic implications in self-insertion of urethral foreign bodies. The Canadian Journal of Urology. 17. 1. 5026–5027. 2010. 20156386.
2. Rahman . N. U.. Elliott . S. P.. McAninch . J. W.. Self-inflicted male urethral foreign body insertion: endoscopic management and complications. BJU International. 94. 7. 1051–1053. 2004. 15541127. 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2004.05103.x. 38657876.
3. Trehan . R. K.. Haroon . A.. Memon . S.. Turner . D.. Successful removal of a telephone cable, a foreign body through the urethra into the bladder: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 1. 153. 2007. 18042278. 2211490. 10.1186/1752-1947-1-153. free.
4. Web site: Some People Will Try Anything . Rebecca Kolberg . June 3, 1988 .
5. The Case of the Missing Penis . Robert Wanderer . Et cetera . Spring 1989. 42579501 .
6. http://chuckpalahniuk.net/features/shorts/guts "Guts"