Publications by authors named "Henok Ababu Kurabachew"

Introduction And Importance: Genital self-mutilation is a rare urologic surgical emergency that is usually encountered in patients with underlying psychiatric illness. Because of shortage of published data and variance in management schemes worldwide, these conditions can present a significant management dilemma.

Case Presentation: In this case report we present this rare phenomenon, where a known schizophrenic patient presented after he amputated both of his testes and penis under the influence of command hallucination.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Henok Ababu Kurabachew"

  • - Henok Ababu Kurabachew's research explores rare urologic surgical emergencies, focusing on cases of self-inflicted genital mutilation, often linked to underlying psychiatric conditions.
  • - His recent article details a specific case involving a patient with schizophrenia who underwent penile and testicular amputation due to command hallucinations, highlighting the complexities in treatment and management.
  • - The study emphasizes the need for better understanding and standardized management approaches for such rare conditions, acknowledging the challenges posed by insufficient data and resources.