Rare accident, man almost lost his penis

Mr. MVT (47 years old, Nam Dinh ) came to Viet Duc Friendship Hospital in a state of almost severed penis, completely severed corpus cavernosum, spongy body, crushed urethra, scrotal skin peeled off, and exposed testicles 2.

According to his family, Mr. T. worked as an aluminum foundry worker. While working, an aluminum saw flew out, injuring his penis.

“The patient came to the hospital 12 hours after the injury,” said Dr. Bui Van Quang, Center for Andrology, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital, adding that the patient had the cavernous body and spongy body sutured and the scrotal skin formed to cover both testicles.

Doctor examines patient. (Photo: BVCC)

After 2 days of surgery, the penis was preserved pink, well-perfused, the surgical wound was dry, absorbed little fluid, and showed no signs of infection. The patient was regularly examined by the doctor after surgery, and given a treatment regimen to monitor erectile recovery later.

Doctor Bui Van Quang warned that this is a rare incident, but it leaves behind a complex, crushed wound, making it difficult to treat and preserve the severed penis.

People need to be careful, ensure occupational safety, in case of an accident, first aid must be given, the severed part must be preserved properly and the patient must be transferred to a specialized medical facility for timely treatment.

Nguyen Ngoan

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/tai-nan-hy-huu-nguoi-dan-ong-suyt-dut-duong-vat-ar864276.html