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Surgical Intervention for Penile Methamphetamine Injections
Joint Authors
Gaither, Thomas W.
Osterberg, E. Charles
Awad, Mohannad A.
Breyer, Benjamin N.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant and is the second most commonly used illicit drug after cannabis.
Methamphetamine use for sexual pleasure is well documented.
In this case report, we describe two cases presenting to our urban county hospital associated with complications related to penile injection of methamphetamine.
Both patients developed penile abscesses and required urgent surgical incision and drainage.
Penile abscesses represent a rare complication associated with IV drug administration into the penile corpora.
Resultant penile abscesses require broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical drainage.
Further understanding of methamphetamine abuse along with the role it plays in sexual enhancement would be an invaluable addition to understanding of the rationale behind this self-administered stimulant.
Drainage of penile abscesses associated with IV drug users may be hazardous to healthcare providers who are at risk from a needle stick injury.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gaither, Thomas W.& Osterberg, E. Charles& Awad, Mohannad A.& Breyer, Benjamin N.. 2015. Surgical Intervention for Penile Methamphetamine Injections. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060230
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gaither, Thomas W.…[et al.]. Surgical Intervention for Penile Methamphetamine Injections. Case Reports in Urology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060230
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gaither, Thomas W.& Osterberg, E. Charles& Awad, Mohannad A.& Breyer, Benjamin N.. Surgical Intervention for Penile Methamphetamine Injections. Case Reports in Urology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060230
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060230