title: Pentaethylene-terephthalate (PET) bottles: a new device for autoerotic strangulation of the penis causing serious injury.
abstract: Strangulation of the penis by application of constricting devices may present a challenge for the treating physician. Depending on the type of constricting material, special equipment is essential for successful removal of the foreign bodies. We report a new form of constricting device, the neck of a Coca Cola bottle made of Pentaethylene-terephthalate (PET). Particular difficulties were encountered upon removal. Technical details of this case are described. Prior literature on the treatment of penile strangulation is discussed.
authors: Department of Urology, University of Duesseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225, Duesseldorf, Germany. sekrurol@uni-duesseldorf.de
authors: Thomas A
authors: TA
authors: Voegeli
authors: Peter J
authors: PJ
authors: Effert
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates