Generalized Subcutaneous Emphysema Caused by Injection of Air into the Penis for Autoerotic Purposes

The injection of air or water into the scrotum has been described only a few times so far in the literature. Injection of air into the penis and its consequences has not been described at all. Here, we present the case of a young man who, acting on his previously suppressed sexual fantasies, injecte...

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Published in:Case reports in nephrology and dialysis 2013-09, Vol.3 (2), p.117-120
Main Authors: Ural, Y., Muthen, N., Engelmann, U., Wille, S.
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Language:English
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Published: September 2013
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Summary:The injection of air or water into the scrotum has been described only a few times so far in the literature. Injection of air into the penis and its consequences has not been described at all. Here, we present the case of a young man who, acting on his previously suppressed sexual fantasies, injected air into his penis and caused generalized subcutaneous emphysema.
ISSN:1664-5510
2296-9705
2296-9705
1664-5510
DOI:10.1159/000355514