Child circumcision: Difference between revisions
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# '''Deformed or malformed foreskin'''. A foreskin so deformed or malformed that it does not function properly may be removed by circumcision. | # '''Deformed or malformed foreskin'''. A foreskin so deformed or malformed that it does not function properly may be removed by circumcision. | ||
# '''Traumatically injured foreskin'''. A foreskin so traumatically damaged foreskin that cannot be surgically repaired is a valid medical reason for circumcision. | # '''Traumatically injured foreskin'''. A foreskin so traumatically damaged foreskin that it cannot be surgically repaired is a valid medical reason for circumcision. | ||
# '''Diseased foreskin.''' A foreskin that is diseased is a valid indication for | # '''Diseased foreskin.''' A foreskin that is diseased is a valid indication for circumcision. Some diseases that qualify are malignancy, lichen sclerosis, [[Balanitis#Diabetic_males| yeast infection in men with diabetes]], and recurrent [[balanoposthitis]]. | ||
In such cases, the benefit of removing the problem foreskin may exceed the maleficial harms of tissue and function destruction. | In such cases, the benefit of removing the problem foreskin may exceed the maleficial harms of tissue and function destruction. | ||