Serious complications of routine ritual circumcision in a neonate: hydro-ureteronephrosis, amputation of glans penis, and hyponatraemia.
A 13-day-old infant developed bilateral hydroureteronephrosis, severe hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, and acidosis, as a result of urethral damage following circumcision. The hydroureteronephrosis and biochemical abnormalities normalized after resolution of the penile injury. Conclusion. Infants with urinary retention following circumcision may develop hydro-ureteronephrosis and electrolyte disturbances. An awareness of the potential dangers of circumcision may help to limit its complications.
Hanukoglu
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Department of Paediatrics, E. Wolfson Medical Centre, Holon, Israel.
Danielli
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Katzir
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Gorenstein
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Fried
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D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D002944:Circumcision, Male; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000209:etiology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007599:Judaism; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000209:etiology*