Inconspicuous penis
Trapped penis, buried penis, concealed penis, and inconspicuous penis are varied conditions that cause the penis to appear to be small or less visible in some way. Maizels et al. (1986) classified the various conditions.[1]
Only buried penis occurs naturally and it is a contraindication for circumcision.[2] The others are iatrogenic complications of non-therapeutic child circumcision.[3]
Srinivasan et al. (2011) discussed management of these conditions.[4] Most require surgery.[3] [4]
References
- ↑
Maizels M, Zaontz M, Donovan J, Bushnick PN, Firlit CF. Surgical correction of the buried penis: description of a classification system and a technique to correct the disorder. J Urol. July 1986; 136(1 Pt 2): 268-71. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ↑ Stewart DH. The toad in the hole circumcision — a surgical bugbear. Boston Med Surg J. 26 December 1924; 191(26): 1216-8. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ↑ a b Bergeson P. The inconspicuous penis. Pediatrics. December 1993; 92(6): 749-6. PMID. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ↑ a b Srinivasan A, Palmer LS, Palmer JS. Inconspicuous penis. ScientificWorldJournal. 2011; 11: 2559-64. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
