Plastibell circumcision.
A complication of Plastibell circumcision requiring hospital admission is described. This occurred in three siblings of different ages who were circumcised at the same time by a non-medical religious operator. The complication was caused by proximal dislocation of the Plastibell ring, which failed to fall off at the usual time. In one case a general anaesthetic was required to remove the ring. Careful observation, by informed parents, after such a procedure will allow early intervention which should prevent such an occurrence.
Owen
E R
ER
Department of Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex.
Kitson
J L
JL
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D010263:Paraphimosis / Q000209:etiology; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000209:etiology