73-year-old Australian damages Penis after getting stuck

In a shocking medical case, a 73-year-old Australian man required immediate urethra surgery after inserting three button-style batteries into his penis.

The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, has become the subject of a medical study featured in the upcoming March issue of Urology Case Reports.

It was revealed that the man had been engaging in self-inflicted “sexual gratification” by intentionally inserting batteries into his penis, leading to a dangerous medical emergency.

During this process, three batteries became lodged inside his urethra, posing a severe risk to his health. The medical study noted that this incident marks the first reported case of urethral necrosis resulting from button battery insertion.

According to reports, the patient had previously inserted batteries into his penis without any complications. However, this time, he experienced erectile dysfunction for three years before seeking medical attention, waiting 24 hours after the incident.

Upon admission to the hospital, doctors acted swiftly to remove the foreign objects, as the corrosiveness of the batteries can cause tissue necrosis within a mere two hours. There were concerns about the potential development of Fournier’s gangrene, a rare but lethal infection.

Despite several attempts, surgeons eventually used forceps to successfully extract the batteries, all of which were found coated with a black tar-like substance.

However, the ordeal was far from over. Ten days later, the man returned to the hospital complaining of swelling and discharge, prompting further aggressive surgical intervention. A significant amount of fluids was drained after an incision was made to the penile skin.

Unfortunately, the extent of necrosis in the man’s urethra required the removal of part of the organ. The complexity of his injury led doctors to consider a three-stage penile urethral reconstruction, involving a six-month procedure of mucous membrane grafts.

Ultimately, after assessing the severely damaged penis, doctors determined that no further penile reconstruction would be the best course of action.