Acquired phimosis after plastibell circumcision: a preventable consequence.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 94(6): e186-8, 2012 Sep.
Article
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| ID: mdl-22943316
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The plastibell device is used successfully for religious and cultural circumcisions in the community. The aim of this article is to highlight the recognition and management of iatrogenic phimosis.METHODS:
A retrospective study was performed of outcomes of plastibell circumcision in a community-based circumcision service provided by trained paediatric surgeons. The objective was to assess the complication of slipped plastibell rings and to ascertain the effectiveness of its management.RESULTS:
A total of 5 patients with a slipped plastibell ring were indentified out of 560 plastibell circumcisions. Three patients presented with acquired phimosis. In two patients early diagnosis and management prevented any further complications and a second operation was avoided.CONCLUSIONS:
Plastibell circumcision in the community is safe and effective. Detection of minor bleeding due to a slipped ring is important. Early management can avoid the risk of acquired phimosis due to cicatrix formation and can save parents of undue anxiety.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fimosis
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Circuncisión Masculina
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido