Management of auto-emasculation in the psychotic state.
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.
Sanford
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Department of Surgery, Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Florida.
Acosta
R
R
Rayhack
J
J
Grzonka
R
R
Persky
L
L
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011618:Psychotic Disorders; D012092:Replantation; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries; D012652:Self Mutilation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013997:Time Factors