amputated part of his penis with a pestle and mortar while crushing vegetables. The nine-year-old was rushed to hospital in Gabon after reportedly clipping the tip of his penis as he smashed the stone tools between his legs.He was taken straight into surgery by doctors to determine the extent of his injuries after he arrived with his crotch in a soaked bandage.
They discovered that the tip of his penis was partially detached and his urethra, the tube which passes urine, was gruesomely severed.The urethra was reconnected using a catheter and his penis was then sewn back on while the boy was under local anaesthetic.He thankfully made a full-recovery and was found to be able to resume normal function at a check up a year later.
The terrifying tale was published by doctors at Libreville Central Hospital. The young lad was reportedly helping his mum prepare a meal at their home outside of Libreville, the country's capital, when the injury occurred.
It took three hours for him to get to the hospital and doctors didn't disclose whether he arrived on his own or with parents.
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