[Penile reconstruction after complete glans amputation during ritual circumcision].
Circumcision, so commonly performed, is considered a safe procedure rarely associated with significant complications. A case of complete amputation of the glans penis during neonatal circumcision is reported. The glans was successfully reimplanted, with good post-operative functional and esthetic results.
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Depts. of Urology and of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem.
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*