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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
The procedure usually involves the removal of the [[frenulum]] or the creation of an [[incision]] in the frenulum that is then stretched to lengthen it and stitched closed. The incision can be z-shaped, y-shaped or a single horizontal cut. Once healed, the procedure effectively elongates the frenulum, allowing normal [[retraction of the foreskin]].<ref>{{REFweb | The procedure usually involves the removal of the [[frenulum]] or the creation of an [[incision]] in the frenulum that is then stretched to lengthen it and stitched closed. The incision can be z-shaped, y-shaped or a single horizontal cut. Once healed, the procedure effectively elongates the frenulum, allowing normal [[retraction of the foreskin]].<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/Patients/Leaflets/Frenuloplasty.pdf | |url=https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/Patients/Leaflets/Frenuloplasty.pdf | ||
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==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
Rajan et al. (2006) surveyed patients who had received a frenuloplasty. The authors reported a high rate of satisfaction with the outcome of the procedure among the patients. Eleven percent of patients received a later circumcision.<ref name="rajan2006">{{REFjournal | Rajan et al. (2006) surveyed patients who had received a frenuloplasty. The authors reported a high rate of satisfaction with the outcome of the procedure among the patients. Eleven percent of patients received a later circumcision.<ref name="rajan2006">{{REFjournal | ||
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Dockray et al. (2011) reported a series of 106 patients who received a frenuloplasty. They reported that frenuloplasty is a safe alternative to [[adult circumcision| circumcision]] for issues caused by [[frenulum breve]]. A small number of patients required a later [[adult circumcision]].<ref name="findlayson2011" /> | |||
Dockray et al. (2011) reported a series of 106 patients who received a frenuloplasty. They reported that frenuloplasty is a safe alternative to [[adult circumcision| circumcision]] for issues caused by [[frenulum breve]]. A small number of patients required a later [[adult circumcision]].<ref name="findlayson2011"/> | |||
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* [[Plastic surgery]] | * [[Plastic surgery]] | ||
* [[Preputioplasty]] | * [[Preputioplasty]] | ||
{{REF}} | {{REF}} | ||
[[Category:Penile surgery]] | [[Category:Penile surgery]] | ||
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