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Interposition of the prepuce into the external urethral meatus

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An unusual case of preputial interposition into the external urethral meatus resulting from urethral catheterization is presented. The importance of adequate care of an indwelling catheter is emphasized.

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  1. Department of Urology, School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, USA

    S. Ali Khan & Kang-Ning Hu

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Khan, S.A., Hu, KN. Interposition of the prepuce into the external urethral meatus. International Urology and Nephrology 16, 129–132 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02082776

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