Ritual circumcision (Umkhwetha) amongst the Xhosa of the Ciskei.
The Umkhwetha is an ancient custom of ritual circumcision still practised by the Xhosa people of Southern Africa. In 45 consecutive youths who required hospital admission the mortality rate was 9%. The complication seen over the years are reviewed and their management discussed.
Department of Urology, Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, Mdantsane, Ciskei, South Africa.
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D000353:Africa, Southern; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents