The World Health Organization and UNAIDS have supported circumcision as a preventive for HIV infections in regions with high rates of heterosexually transmitted HIV; however, the circumcision solution has several fundamental flaws that undermine its potential for success. This article explores, in detail, the data on which this recommendation is based, the difficulty in translating results from...

OBJECTIVE To assess the benefit of a new technique of a Plastibell circumcision supported by a ventral calcium-alginate fibre dressing, to reduce bleeding from the frenular vessels, the commonest complication of Plastibell circumcision. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study of 200 neonates circumcised in the Royal Bahrain Hospital over a 2-year period from 2012 to 2014. They had...

Generally, men circumcised in childhood remain uninIntroduction formed of its eCects. Lilienfeld et al. [9] found that onethird of circumcised men were unaware they were An estimated 650 million males [1] and 100 million females [2] living today were genitally altered as children. circumcised. Schlossberger et al. [10] revealed that 34% of circumcised adolescents reported their status incorAnnu...

Circumcision is one of the oldest operations known. In Nigeria there is dearth of knowledge about the incidence of post-circumcision bleeding. Only one out of every seven males in the world is circumcised, however circumcision is the rule rather than the exception within all Nigerian ethnic groups and religions. This study investigated the relationship between some hemostatic parameters, family...

Female circumcision is widespread in Egypt. Research suggests that the practice persists because of a belief that circumcision will moderate female sexuality, that it will assure a girl's marriagability, and that it is sanctioned by Islam. Using data from a nationally representative survey of adolescents, this paper investigates the prevalence and social correlates of circumcision among girls a...

Background Plasma cell balanitis (PCB) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of the glans penis and prepuce, typically presenting as discrete shiny bright red plaques. Research on PCB scarce, with case reports small series. The aetiology, incidence prevalence remain unclear. Circumcision considered treatment choice. Topical treatments such topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, fucidic...

Many parents are concerned about phimosis in their children and consider this condition as an indication for circumcision. However, there is considerable debate among doctors with regard to the indication for circumcision [5]. Moreover, many authors suggest that routine circumcision is not necessary [6,7]. Nevertheless, no studies have been published recently about foreskin development in Korea...

Alternative methods of wound closure after formal circumcision have been studied to decrease the repair time and complications, and to improve cosmesis. This was a prospective non-comparative preliminary clinical study involving 15 patients where Cyanoacrylate glue was used as a tissue adhesive for wound closure after formal circumcision. It was found that the repair time was short, complicatio...

The cultural practice of female circumcision in Kalimantan, is not only based on local traditions and culture, but also a must for the Muslim community. believed to be worship that carried out, although religious guidance regarding still matter debate. purpose study was find out how circumcision. This used descriptive qualitative design. research Kalimantan. participants are parents, traditiona...

Three patients with gangrene of the penis after Xhosa ritual tribal circumcision are reported. A review of complications which may follow circumcision is given.