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| + | The [[Plastibell]] and [[Prepex]] circumcision devices intentionalal cause necrosis of the foreskin by ischaemia, which causes the [[foreskin]] to die and fall off. | ||
Necrosis is a rare complication of [[circumcision]]. | Necrosis is a rare complication of [[circumcision]]. | ||
Revision as of 02:30, 20 January 2022
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 intentionalal 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.
