Penis trauma after fish bites: a case report

Penile trauma is challenging because it impacts both physical and mental well-being. It is uncommon because the penis is well-protected by its position. We report the case of an 11-year-old boy who presented with penile glans partial amputation and total transection of the urethra resulting from a fish bite injury while swimming in the river. The patient received emergency care, including wound irrigation, anti-tetanus shots, broad-spectrum antibiotics, pain medication, and pre-op preparation for surgical debridement. Meatoplasty for the conservation of the penile glans was performed. The patient was given antibiotics for five days and a urinary catheter for 14 days. Suture removal was done on the 21<sup>st</sup> day after surgery. After three months, the patient was free of urinary problems, and there was no stricture in the new meatus.

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Pan African Medical Journal
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.51.93.48445
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Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
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Penis trauma after fish bites: a case report

Amrizal Amrizal, Miranti Dwi Hartanti, Indri Ramayanti, Thia Prameswarie et al.
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Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
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Penis trauma after fish bites: a case report

Amrizal Amrizal, Miranti Dwi Hartanti, Indri Ramayanti, Thia Prameswarie, Raden Ayu Tanzila, Dientyah Nur Anggina
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Abstract

Penile trauma is challenging because it impacts both physical and mental well-being. It is uncommon because the penis is well-protected by its position. We report the case of an 11-year-old boy who presented with penile glans partial amputation and total transection of the urethra resulting from a fish bite injury while swimming in the river. The patient received emergency care, including wound irrigation, anti-tetanus shots, broad-spectrum antibiotics, pain medication, and pre-op preparation for surgical debridement. Meatoplasty for the conservation of the penile glans was performed. The patient was given antibiotics for five days and a urinary catheter for 14 days. Suture removal was done on the 21<sup>st</sup> day after surgery. After three months, the patient was free of urinary problems, and there was no stricture in the new meatus.

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