Circumcision in the paediatric patient: A review of indications, technique and complications. (23rd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prabhakaran, Swetha; Ljuhar, Damir; Coleman, Robert; Nataraja, Ramesh M
• Is Part Of: Journal of paediatrics and child health. Volume 54:Number 12(2018:Dec.)
• Page Start: 1299
• Page End: 1307
• Publication Date: 2018-09-23
• Subjects: balanitis xerotica obliterans -- circumcision -- paediatric circumcision -- phimosis -- Plastibell; Children -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14206
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1034-4810

Abstract

Abstract: Circumcision is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world. Despite this, the practice of paediatric circumcision remains highly controversial, and continues to generate ongoing debate. This debate has become more relevant recently with the provisional guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending a change of practice. In this review article, we provide an overview of the history and incidence of circumcision, normal preputial development, types of phimosis, the absolute and relative indications for circumcision as well as the evidence base for its use as a preventative measure. Our aim is to provide paediatricians with a greater understanding of this common surgical procedure and the conditions it treats, to guide their clinical practice and parent counselling.