Abstract:discussion Purpose: We examine the characteristics, outcomes and incidence of penetrating external genital trauma at our level I trauma center. Materials and Methods: Patient records entered into our urological trauma registry were reviewed from 1977 to August 2006. Results: A total of 110 patients sustained penetrating external genital trauma. Injuries were divided into gunshot wounds (49%), stab wounds/lacerations (44%) and bites (7%). Half of the stab wounds/lacerations were self-emasculation injuries. Ope… Show more
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