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=== [[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

|url=http://medgadget.com/2007/07/ouch_botched_circumcision.html

|title=Ouch! Botched Circumcision

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=== 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 ===

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=== 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 ==

=== Worst case scenario: Amputated, raised as a girl, reassigned as a boy during puberty, committed suicide ===

=== Worst case scenario: Amputated, raised as a girl, reassigned as a boy during [[puberty]], committed suicide ===

[[Image:David_reimer2.jpg|175px|right]] [[David Reimer]], lost his penis during circumcision at 4 months. Raised as a girl. His testicles were removed and he was put in hormones. Renamed and taught to be a girl but he never adjusted. In puberty he was told the truth, underwent breast reduction, reconstruction of the penis. Got married. Never felt complete. Committed [[suicide]] in 2004 at {{Age|1965|08|22|2004|05|04}} years.<ref>{{REFweb

[[Image:David_reimer2.jpg|175px|right]] [[David Reimer]], lost his penis during circumcision at 4 months. Raised as a girl. His testicles were removed and he was put in hormones. Renamed and taught to be a girl but he never adjusted. In [[puberty]] he was told the truth, underwent breast reduction, reconstruction of the penis. Got married. Never felt complete. Committed [[suicide]] in 2004 at {{Age|1965|08|22|2004|05|04}} years.<ref>{{REFweb

|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Reimer

|title=David Reimer

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 === [[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
   |url=http://medgadget.com/2007/07/ouch_botched_circumcision.html
   |title=Ouch! Botched Circumcision
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 === 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 ===
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 === 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 ==
-=== Worst case scenario: Amputated, raised as a girl, reassigned as a boy during puberty, committed suicide ===
+=== Worst case scenario: Amputated, raised as a girl, reassigned as a boy during [[puberty]], committed suicide ===
-[[Image:David_reimer2.jpg|175px|right]] [[David Reimer]], lost his penis during circumcision at 4 months. Raised as a girl. His testicles were removed and he was put in hormones. Renamed and taught to be a girl but he never adjusted. In puberty he was told the truth, underwent breast reduction, reconstruction of the penis. Got married. Never felt complete. Committed [[suicide]] in 2004 at {{Age|1965|08|22|2004|05|04}} years.<ref>{{REFweb
+[[Image:David_reimer2.jpg|175px|right]] [[David Reimer]], lost his penis during circumcision at 4 months. Raised as a girl. His testicles were removed and he was put in hormones. Renamed and taught to be a girl but he never adjusted. In [[puberty]] he was told the truth, underwent breast reduction, reconstruction of the penis. Got married. Never felt complete. Committed [[suicide]] in 2004 at {{Age|1965|08|22|2004|05|04}} years.<ref>{{REFweb
   |url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Reimer
   |title=David Reimer