[Errors and risks in ambulatory operations: circumcision].
As one of the most frequently performed operations circumcisions can entail not only typical but also rare complications with possibly fatal consequences. The following areas are of particular importance: legal aspects of the operation, indication for an operation, pre-operative information, post-operative surveillance and after-care. The amount of circumcisions carried out in different European countries vary widely. This shows a difference in indication assessment, which may suppose that a number of operations are not necessary.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D019300:Medical Errors; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology