Citation

Theisen K, Slater R, Hale N. Urology 2015; 88: e5.

Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, Phone: 412-605-3020, Fax: 412-605-3030.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.urology.2015.11.011

PMID

26592466

Abstract

The Taser is an electrical weapon designed as a non-lethal means to subdue violent or fleeing subjects. Several reports have been published on the safety and efficacy of, as well as injury profile from, police Tasers. Documented urologic involvement is rare. The sequela of an electrical current from a Taser gun to the testis in regards to both short-term and long-term function is unknown. Herein we present a case of penetrating trauma to the scrotum from a Taser dart.

Language: en