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 cirumcision. Some diseases that qualify are malignancy, lichen sclerosis, [[Balanitis#Diabetic_males| yeast infection in men with diabetes]], and recurrent [[balanoposthitis]].
# '''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.