Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2023; 11(22): 5373-5381
Published online Aug 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i22.5373
Self-strangulation induced penile partial amputation: A case report
A-Bu-Lai-Ti Maimaitiming, Ye-Li-Su-Dan Mulati, Ai-Re-Ti Apizi, Xiao-Dong Li
A-Bu-Lai-Ti Maimaitiming, Ye-Li-Su-Dan Mulati, Ai-Re-Ti Apizi, Xiao-Dong Li, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Genitourinary System, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Maimaitiming ABLT and Mulati YLSD contribute equally; Maimaitiming ABLT and Mulati YLSD contributed to manuscript writing and editing, data collection and data analysis; Apizi ART and Li XD contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Natural Science Foundation of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No. 2022D01C782.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Dong Li, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Genitourinary System, No. 137 Liyushan South Road, Urumqi 830011, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. lxd705@163.com
Received: April 26, 2023
Peer-review started: April 26, 2023
First decision: June 12, 2023
Revised: June 20, 2023
Accepted: July 17, 2023
Article in press: July 17, 2023
Published online: August 6, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: We report a rare case of penile partial amputation. Through complete preoperative evaluation and appropriate surgical management, the patient's penile urination and erectile function were preserved. At the same time, the importance of psychological intervention on the rehabilitation of patients with self-injury was further discussed.