Man Severs Penis on $2000 Bet Created: 24.07.2006 15:40 MSK (GMT +3), Updated: 15:40 MSK

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Man Severs Penis on $2000 Bet

For the first time in the history of Latvian medicine doctors have sewn a man’s penis back on, which he had cut off on a bet, LTV channel reports.

Doctors from Gailezertz hospital told journalists that previously they had only sewn partly amputated penises back on. But this time the penis was brought in a plastic package. They believe the cause of the tragedy was the victims’ stupidity: After a drinking-bout the victim bet that he would cut off his “men’s merit” for 1000 Lats (about 2000 dollars). He won the bet.

The 30-year-old man was delivered to the hospital July 17. He was operated on by plastic surgeon Aivars Tihonov. Doctors told the Delfi news agency that the patient has lost a lot of blood. The surgery lasted 3 1/2 hours.

“Now I think that the patient is in good condition,” Tikhonov said. “But we will be able to asses the results of the survey only after a few days, and say if the body will accept the organ back. We have to take into account that in the summer heat tissues die faster. The penis was covered with sand or something like that, so even though we have given antibiotics to the patient, serious infection can still spread. Different factors influence the process of the sewing — the state of health of the patient, the volume of lost blood, smoking — any cigarette can cause the spasm of vessels.”

In the world, similar operations are very seldom — approximately once a year. If the penis is cut off in many cases it is almost impossible to sew it back on, the surgeon said.

Submitted on 07/26/2006

Submitted by: Randy Childs
Reference: http://www.mosnews.com/news/20

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James said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
More detail on the Latvian medical milestone! I'll wager we have a self-inflicted DA on our hands!

Fitzroy said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Yeah, I have a hunch this one is going to make it to the big show. Additional detail on strong contenders is always welcome.

Jorge said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat

Sheryl said:
Neutral: For Darwin's Eyes
Okay, I managed to find the reference this time. Forwarding to Darwin.

Graham said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
Verified: http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/07/24/sewpennis.shtml This poor guy should probably receive an HM. Although not the 'ultimate sacrifice', it would be difficult for him to propagate his existence with no tadger! Sadly, such stories are all too common, but this one was self-inflicted, making it novel.

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