Circumcision Flashcards
1
Q
Medical indications
A
phimosis
recurrent balanitis
balanitis xerotica obliterans
paraphimosis
2
Q
what is it important to exclude and why?
A
to exclude hypospadias prior to circumcision as the foreskin may be used in surgical repair
3
Q
What type of anaesthetic is circumcision performed under?
A
local or general
