“A button in my Benjamin” – Self-inflicted insertion of button batteries into the male urethra: Management and complications
We present a case of self-insertion of multiple button batteries into the urethra. Button batteries are corrosive and tissue liquefaction and necrosis can occur within 2 hours. Emergent removal, intravenous antibiotics, suprapubic and indwelling catheter insertion and close monitoring are required t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Urology Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221444202400007X |