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Doctors were able to remove the battery and the man made a full recovery from the surgery. What ultimately motivated him to do so remains unclear.
X-ray of the patient with the battery in the urethra.
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An Iranian man was referred to the emergency room following inserting a AAA battery into his penis nine months earlier. The case study was published in the medical journal «Urology Case Reports» released. On examination, the patient complained of “irritating symptoms when urinating, including pain and decreased urinary power.” Subsequent X-rays revealed “severe and progressive” scarring of his urethra, which restricted the flow of fluid through the urethra. Doctors suspected the scarring might have been caused by toxic chemicals in the battery.
The patient never revealed what made him do it. However, the surgeons found that patients insert objects into their urethra for a variety of reasons, including psychiatric disorders, autoeroticism, intoxication, and perceived contraceptives. However, medics found the man’s case particularly odd as he had no history of mental illness.
Infections, gangrene and erectile dysfunction
Regardless of the reason, if batteries are left in the intimate area for an extended period of time, they can cause infections, gangrene and even erectile dysfunction. To avoid permanent damage, surgeons cut open the patient’s perineum — the tissue that connects the penis and anus — to gain access to the urethra without injuring the testicles. They then removed the battery and used a skin graft from the inside of his cheeks and lips to repair the damage to the urethra.
The man was discharged from the hospital following a three-week observation period. He made a full recovery from the phallic fiasco.
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