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International Journal of Medical Sciences (IJMS)

2022; Volume 02 Issue 03

Title

A PROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF CIRCUMCISIONS USING THE PLASTIBELL RING

Author (s)

Alaa Kereem Al Khazraji

Abstract

Circumcision is one of the oldest and most popular surgical procedures performed today. It can be done using a variety of approaches; gomco , smartklamp, plastibell, flap method, etc. The clamp principle is how the plastibell operates. Methods: This prospective study lasted three years and was conducted at private clinics in Baghdad and Ajman. In the process, the parents received counseling. In order to uncover factors that might harm the outcome, the youngsters were evaluated. The newborns' ages, symptoms, Plastibell size, and problems were noted. Results: A total of 200 newborns, babies, and kids participated in the study. One day to six months old was the age range, and 60% of circumcisions were performed within the first 30 days of life. Religion was always cited as a reason for circumcision (n = 245, 100%). The Plastibell size used ranged from 1.1 to 1.5, and complications occurred in 38 of the kids, or 19% of the total. Prepuce edema and a retained Plastibell ring were the most frequent complications, both had complicated 4% of cases for each. Conclusion :It can be considered that Plastibell circumcision is a healthy technique with minimum complications in expert hands and a good alternative to the open technique.

Pages :

09-13

How to cite

Alaa Kereem Al Khazraji. A prospective analysis of circumcisions using the plastibell ring. Int J Med sci, 2022;2(3):09-13

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