Adolescent and adult circumcision: Difference between revisions

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Recovery from an adult circumcision is frequently said to be six weeks. Recovery does not include restoration of permanently lost functions.
Recovery from an adult circumcision is frequently said to be six weeks. Recovery does not include restoration of permanently lost functions.
===Complications===
===Complications===
Circumcision is a surgical operation. Like all surgical operations, there is risk of [[hemorrhage]],  [[infection]], and surgical mishap, including, rarely, loss of the [[penis]].  
Circumcision is a surgical operation. Like all surgical operations, there is risk of [[bleeding| hemorrhage]],  [[infection]], and surgical mishap, including, rarely, loss of the [[penis]].  
Erections tend to be painful and may cause [[wound dehiscence]].<ref name="wang2023">{{REFjournal
[[Erection]] tends to be painful and may cause [[wound dehiscence]].<ref name="wang2023">{{REFjournal
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