Amputation of the penis by human bite: a case report.
A 3-year-old boy had his penis amputated by being bitten by a neglected psychiatric individual and presented late with urethral stricture. Initially, he had suprapubic diversion of urine and later meatoplasty. A plea is made for vigilance with children and appropriate care of individuals with psychiatric problems.
Ameh
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Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. abuth@anpa.net.ng
Chirdan
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Odigie
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D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*