Successful microsurgical penile replantation following self amputation in a schizophrenic patient.
Amputation of the penis is a rare condition reported from various parts of the world as isolated cases or small series of patients; the common etiology is self-mutilating sharp amputation or an avulsion or crush injury in an industrial accident. A complete reconstruction of all penile structures should be attempted in one stage which provides the best chance for full rehabilitation of the patient. We report here a single case of total amputation of the penis in an acute paranoid schizophrenic patient. The penis was successfully reattached using a microsurgical technique. After surgery, near-normal appearance and function including a good urine flow and absence of urethral stricture, capabilities of erection and near normal sensitivity were observed.
Department of Surgical Disciplines, JPN Apex Trauma Centre, India.
Saurabh
S
Gyan
Sagar
S
Sushma
Singhal
S
Maneesh
Sagar
S
Rajesh
Mc
M
Misra