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=== [[Amputation]] of the glans with Mogen clamp === | === [[Amputation]] of the glans with Mogen clamp === | ||
A baby was circumcised in Illinois in February 15, 2007 using a [[Mogen]] clamp. At the completion of the circumcision, hospital records indicated there was significant bleeding. Inspection of the penis revealed nearly all of the glans had been amputated at the time of the circumcision. Three months later, the infant required penile skin transfer surgery at the {{UNI|University of Illinois|UIC}}, with need for future procedures, some of which are only appropriate at the age of puberty.<ref>{{REFweb | A baby was circumcised in Illinois in February 15, 2007 using a [[Mogen]] clamp. At the completion of the circumcision, hospital records indicated there was significant bleeding. Inspection of the penis revealed nearly all of the glans had been amputated at the time of the circumcision. Three months later, the infant required penile [[skin]] transfer surgery at the {{UNI|University of Illinois|UIC}}, with need for future procedures, some of which are only appropriate at the age of puberty.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
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=== Recovery from a botched circumcision === | === Recovery from a botched circumcision === | ||
[http://www.circumstitions.com/Restric/Botched1sb.html Skin bridges] are a common post-operative complication from circumcisions. In a [http://botched-circumcision-recovery.blogspot.com/2011/11/off-to-delayed-start-preface.html blog], the author shares how during puberty he became aware of a skin bridge causing problems and making erections painful, and how he dealt with this problem. | [http://www.circumstitions.com/Restric/Botched1sb.html Skin bridges] are a common post-operative complication from circumcisions. In a [http://botched-circumcision-recovery.blogspot.com/2011/11/off-to-delayed-start-preface.html blog], the author shares how during puberty he became aware of a [[skin bridge]] causing problems and making erections painful, and how he dealt with this problem. | ||
=== $1.2 Million: Another botched circumcision === | === $1.2 Million: Another botched circumcision === | ||
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=== Botched circumcision leads to suicide attempt === | === Botched circumcision leads to suicide attempt === | ||
An Australian boy was circumcised leaving too little skin for normal erections. During puberty he realized the pain caused by this complications. At 18 he had surgery to try to alleviate this problem, but the results were not satisfactory. Six months later he tried to commit [[suicide]]. Since then, he has shared his story on [http://www.historyofcircumcision.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=93 this page]. | An Australian boy was circumcised leaving too little [[skin]] for normal erections. During puberty he realized the pain caused by this complications. At 18 he had surgery to try to alleviate this problem, but the results were not satisfactory. Six months later he tried to commit [[suicide]]. Since then, he has shared his story on [http://www.historyofcircumcision.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=93 this page]. | ||
== 1965 == | == 1965 == | ||