Frontiers in Urology · Published 2026-04-23 · DOI 10.3389/fruro.2026.1768406
Foreign bodies in lower urinary tract, once regarded as rare, are now increasingly recognized and demand urgent urological intervention. Spectrum of self-inserted urethral objects is remarkably wide, ranging from household items to sharp instruments and cables, with motivations spanning sexual-gratification, autoerotic experimentation and psychiatric illnesses. Clinical presentation varies from acute pain, retention, or haematuria to chronic recurrent infections and unexplained voiding symptoms. We present a case of a 49-year-old male who self-inserted an electric cable, which was successfully retrieved intact through endoscopic intervention within six hours of insertion. This case highlights early recognition, minimally invasive retrieval, and attention to underlying behavioural and psychological risk factors to prevent recurrence.
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