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→Early twentieth century: Wikify circumcision.
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Brimhall (1902) reported an amputation of a penis after circumcision.<ref name="brimhall1902">{{REFjournal
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|title=Amputation of the penis following a unique method of preventing hemorrhage after circumcision
|journal=St. Paul Med J.
|date=1902
|volume=4
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|pages=490
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|url=https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/453164
|accessdate=2021-10-04
}}</ref> Wolbarst's paper appeared shortly before the start of World War I. It is thought that Wolbarst's false claims inspired some military commanders to require men under their command to be circumcised so as to reduce venereal disease (VD).
Reuben (1916) (1917) reported additional cases of tuberculosis after ritual circumcision.<ref name="reuben1916">{{REFjournal
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Brennermann (1921) reported that meatal disease occurs only in circumcised boys who lack the protection of the [[foreskin]].<ref name="brennermann2021>{{REFjournal
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