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A 41-year-old Iranian man presented to a medical clinic with severe urinary difficulties after attempting an unconventional self-treatment for incontinence. The patient reported that approximately one month prior, he had begun experiencing urinary leakage and decided to address the problem by inserting superglue into his urethra. Though the adhesive initially seemed effective, within four days his condition deteriorated significantly, resulting in diminished urine output and considerable pain during urination.
Physical examination revealed the presence of hardened glue fragments at the urethral opening and a solid obstruction deep within the urethra. Doctors initially attempted a diagnostic cystoscopy procedure but found the blockage too severe to allow proper visualization. Emergency surgical intervention became necessary to address the complication. Surgeons made a small incision and flushed the urethra with saline solution, eventually dislodging a rod-shaped glue mass measuring approximately four inches in length.
Following surgical removal of the obstruction, the patient experienced a complete recovery. His urinary function returned to normal, and he was discharged five days after the procedure with antibiotic medications to prevent infection. At a six-week follow-up appointment, the man showed no signs of complications. While medical literature documents three other cases of intentional urethral glue insertion requiring surgical removal, the underlying cause of the patient’s original incontinence remained undetermined.
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Originally reported by Livescience →
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