Circumcision methods: Difference between revisions

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[[Circumcision]] is performed in many ways which vary by culture, the person performing it, and the age of the subject. It may be performed by a specialized ritual circumciser in a non-medical setting, or a medical practitioner at a hospital or clinic. In some cultures, only the protruding end of the [[foreskin]] is cut off, and in others, the entire foreskin which covers the [[glans]] is removed. Some circumcisers take more [[skin]] than others, resulting in a "loose" or "tight" circumcision.

Generally, the foreskin is pulled forward and enough of it is removed to permanently expose the glans of the penis. Sometimes a protective device is used to avoid hurting the glans, and sometimes the circumciser simply performs the procedure freehand. In adults, stitches are used to stop the bleeding and help close the wound. In infants, circumcisers often use a clamp that crushes the foreskin and seals the wound, eliminating the need for stitches.

Generally, the foreskin is pulled forward and enough of it is removed to permanently expose the glans of the penis. Sometimes a protective device is used to avoid hurting the glans, and sometimes the circumciser simply performs the procedure freehand. In adults, stitches are used to stop the [[bleeding]] and help close the wound. In infants, circumcisers often use a clamp that crushes the foreskin and seals the wound, eliminating the need for stitches.

== Circumcision in detail: Styles, techniques and instruments ==

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In modern operating theatres the [[foreskin]] is first grasped with forceps, pulled out and clamped above the [[Glans penis|glans]] for a while to reduce bleeding. Next, the [[skin]] is cut along the forceps with a scalpel. Following that, the remaining [[skin]] is manually trimmed according to the desired style and finally sutured.

In modern operating theatres the [[foreskin]] is first grasped with forceps, pulled out and clamped above the [[Glans penis|glans]] for a while to reduce [[bleeding]]. Next, the [[skin]] is cut along the forceps with a scalpel. Following that, the remaining [[skin]] is manually trimmed according to the desired style and finally sutured.

[[File:Circumpendium-6-2-1-c.jpg||center|thumb]]

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[[File:Circumpendium-6-2-1-Mogen-clamp.jpg||center|thumb|Mogen-clamp]]

The Mogen-Clamp works in a similar way (middle), with the difference that it is locked shut after the [[foreskin]] is inserted, thus clamping it. After a few minutes the [[foreskin]] is cut in the same fashion as with the simple shield. The clamping is meant to reduce or prevent bleeding from the wound.

The Mogen-Clamp works in a similar way (middle), with the difference that it is locked shut after the [[foreskin]] is inserted, thus clamping it. After a few minutes the [[foreskin]] is cut in the same fashion as with the simple shield. The clamping is meant to reduce or prevent [[bleeding]] from the wound.

[[File:Circumpendium-6-2-1-Sheldon-clamp.jpg||center|thumb|Sheldon-Clamp]]

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 [[Circumcision]] is performed in many ways which vary by culture, the person performing it, and the age of the subject. It may be performed by a specialized ritual circumciser in a non-medical setting, or a medical practitioner at a hospital or clinic. In some cultures, only the protruding end of the [[foreskin]] is cut off, and in others, the entire foreskin which covers the [[glans]] is removed. Some circumcisers take more [[skin]] than others, resulting in a "loose" or "tight" circumcision.
-Generally, the foreskin is pulled forward and enough of it is removed to permanently expose the glans of the penis. Sometimes a protective device is used to avoid hurting the glans, and sometimes the circumciser simply performs the procedure freehand. In adults, stitches are used to stop the bleeding and help close the wound. In infants, circumcisers often use a clamp that crushes the foreskin and seals the wound, eliminating the need for stitches.
+Generally, the foreskin is pulled forward and enough of it is removed to permanently expose the glans of the penis. Sometimes a protective device is used to avoid hurting the glans, and sometimes the circumciser simply performs the procedure freehand. In adults, stitches are used to stop the [[bleeding]] and help close the wound. In infants, circumcisers often use a clamp that crushes the foreskin and seals the wound, eliminating the need for stitches.
 == Circumcision in detail: Styles, techniques and instruments ==
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 [[File:Circumpendium-6-2-1-b.jpg||center|thumb]]
-In modern operating theatres the [[foreskin]] is first grasped with forceps, pulled out and clamped above the [[Glans penis|glans]] for a while to reduce bleeding. Next, the [[skin]] is cut along the forceps with a scalpel. Following that, the remaining [[skin]] is manually trimmed according to the desired style and finally sutured.
+In modern operating theatres the [[foreskin]] is first grasped with forceps, pulled out and clamped above the [[Glans penis|glans]] for a while to reduce [[bleeding]]. Next, the [[skin]] is cut along the forceps with a scalpel. Following that, the remaining [[skin]] is manually trimmed according to the desired style and finally sutured.
 [[File:Circumpendium-6-2-1-c.jpg||center|thumb]]
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 [[File:Circumpendium-6-2-1-Mogen-clamp.jpg||center|thumb|Mogen-clamp]]
-The Mogen-Clamp works in a similar way (middle), with the difference that it is locked shut after the [[foreskin]] is inserted, thus clamping it. After a few minutes the [[foreskin]] is cut in the same fashion as with the simple shield. The clamping is meant to reduce or prevent bleeding from the wound.
+The Mogen-Clamp works in a similar way (middle), with the difference that it is locked shut after the [[foreskin]] is inserted, thus clamping it. After a few minutes the [[foreskin]] is cut in the same fashion as with the simple shield. The clamping is meant to reduce or prevent [[bleeding]] from the wound.
 [[File:Circumpendium-6-2-1-Sheldon-clamp.jpg||center|thumb|Sheldon-Clamp]]