Necrosis
Necrosis means [d]eath of cells through injury or disease, especially in a localized area of a tissue or organ.[1]
The Plastibell and Prepex circumcision devices intentionally cause necrosis of the foreskin by ischaemia, which causes the foreskin to die and fall off.
Necrosis is a rare complication of circumcision.
Aminsharifi et al. (2013) reported two cases of glans necrosis after circumcision.[2]
References
- ↑
(2007). Necrosis
, The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 19 January 2022. - ↑
Aminsharifi A, Afsar F, Tourchi A. Delayed Glans Necrosis after Circumcision: Role of Testosterone in Salvaging Glans. The Indian Journal of Pediatrics. September 2013; 80(9): 791-3. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
