Circumcision risks: Difference between revisions
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== General risks == | == General risks == | ||
* Loss of the [[foreskin]] (100% complication rate) | * Loss of the [[foreskin]] (100% [[complication]] rate) | ||
* [[Circumcision scar|Operation scar]] (100% complication rate) | * [[Circumcision scar|Operation scar]] (100% [[complication]] rate) | ||
* Loss of the [[frenulum]] | * Loss of the [[frenulum]] | ||
* Loss of protection of the [[glans]] | * Loss of protection of the [[glans]] | ||
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* Lung tear due to extreme cries of pain (newborn circumcision) | * Lung tear due to extreme cries of pain (newborn circumcision) | ||
* [[Lymphoedema]] | * [[Lymphoedema]] | ||
* [[Meatal stenosis]] (20% complication rate) | * [[Meatal stenosis]] (20% [[complication]] rate) | ||
* Meatal ulcer | * Meatal ulcer | ||
* Meatitis | * Meatitis | ||
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}}</ref> which definitely confirms that even the [[AAP]] knows of a bunch of | }}</ref> which definitely confirms that even the [[AAP]] knows of a bunch of [[complication]]s. | ||
== Complication rates == | == Complication rates == | ||
In fact, of course, not all possible complication rates have the same frequency and therefore not the same relevance. It is necessary to collect statistics on which complications are serious. Basically, however, it should be noted that circumcision without a medical indication is the most unnecessary complication in itself. | In fact, of course, not all possible [[complication]] rates have the same frequency and therefore not the same relevance. It is necessary to collect statistics on which complications are serious. Basically, however, it should be noted that circumcision without a medical indication is the most unnecessary complication in itself. | ||
The German Academy of Children and Youth Medicine (DAKJ) (2012) conducted an internet survey of medical practices and determined a serious complication rate of approx. 6% based on the reported data.<ref>{{REFweb | The German Academy of Children and Youth Medicine (DAKJ) (2012) conducted an internet survey of medical practices and determined a serious complication rate of approx. 6% based on the reported data.<ref>{{REFweb | ||