Circumcision--an update.
Circumcision will likely continue to be a frequently performed procedure during the neonatal period. Rather than allowing it to be an emotion-laden issue, clinicians should keep abreast of ongoing developments in the field and be able to present thorough, objective counseling. Informed parental refusal requires no less.
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Department of Pediatrics, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
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