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Unusual presentation of more common disease/injury
A rare and unusual case of urethral bleeding
  1. Tsong Kwong,
  2. Tim Larner
  1. Department of Urology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK
  1. Correspondence to Tsong Kwong, tsongkwongpapers{at}gmail.com

Summary

A 46-year-old man presented with urethral trauma following the unusual sexual practice of urethral sounding. He was able to urinate freely and was treated conservatively. He did not require any follow-up. Urethral sounding is uncommon sexual practice, where commonly a metal object is inserted per urethra for gratification. This practice is actively discouraged because of the long-term risks from urethral trauma.

https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2012-6155

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    • Patient consent Obtained.