Neonatal Circumcision - 29/10/21
, Brian Rayala, MDRésumé |
Neonatal circumcision is one of the most common elective surgical procedures in the United States and globally. This procedure, to remove part of the penile prepuce or foreskin, is done for a variety of personal, social, and medical reasons. There are several proposed benefits, risks, and ethical considerations to discuss with parents before the procedure. Three equally safe and effective methods are used for circumcision, and each uses unique equipment: the Gomco clamp, the Mogen clamp, and the Plastibell device. Choice of technique should be guided by operator training and comfort.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Newborn/neonatal, Circumcision, Gomco, Mogen, Plastibell
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Vol 48 - N° 4
P. 597-611 - décembre 2021 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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