1999
DOI: 10.1080/02724939992752
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Amputation of the penis by human bite: a case report

Abstract: A 3-year-old boy had his penis amputated by being bitten by a neglected psychiatric individual and presented late with urethral stricture. Initially, he had suprapubic diversion of urine and later meatoplasty. A plea is made for vigilance with children and appropriate care of individuals with psychiatric problems.

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“…The bark of (Acacia nilotica) tree is useful in the treatment of eczema. Chewing the fresh bark of the tree daily, helps strengthening loose teeth and arrest any bleeding from the gums [7]. The leaves of the tree are effective in the treatment of conjunctivitis.…”
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“…The bark of (Acacia nilotica) tree is useful in the treatment of eczema. Chewing the fresh bark of the tree daily, helps strengthening loose teeth and arrest any bleeding from the gums [7]. The leaves of the tree are effective in the treatment of conjunctivitis.…”
Section: Tanninsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The bark or gum of the tree is used in West Africa to treat cancers and/or tumors of ear, eye or testicles. In Senegal, the bark, leaves and young pods are chewed as an antisorbutic [7]. In Lebanon, (Acacia nilotica) is infused with orange flower to treat typhoid convalescence and use the roots to treat tuberculosis.…”
Section: Tanninsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 11 To date, only infectious complications and amputation from human bites to the penis have been reported. 11 14 …”
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confidence: 99%