Management of Retained Genital Piercings: A Case Report and Review
Joint Authors
Moulton, Laura J.
Jernigan, Amelia M.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The prevalence of genital piercing among women is increasing.
As the popularity increases, the number of complications from infection, injury, and retained jewelry is likely to rise.
Techniques to remove embedded jewelry are not well described in the literature.
The purpose of this report was to describe a case of a patient with a retained clitoral glans piercing, discuss a simple technique for outpatient removal, and review current evidence regarding associated risks of clitoral piercings.
A 24-year-old female presented to the emergency department with an embedded clitoral glans piercing.
Local anesthetic was injected into the periclitoral skin and a small superficial vertical incision was made to remove the ball of the retained barbell safely.
In conclusion, among patients with retained genital piercing, outpatient removal of embedded jewelry is feasible.
While the practice of female genital piercing is not regulated, piercing of the glans of the clitoris is associated with increased injury to the nerves and blood supply of the clitoris structures leading to future fibrosis and diminished function compared to piercing of the clitoral hood.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moulton, Laura J.& Jernigan, Amelia M.. 2017. Management of Retained Genital Piercings: A Case Report and Review. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147317
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moulton, Laura J.& Jernigan, Amelia M.. Management of Retained Genital Piercings: A Case Report and Review. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147317
American Medical Association (AMA)
Moulton, Laura J.& Jernigan, Amelia M.. Management of Retained Genital Piercings: A Case Report and Review. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147317
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147317