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The management of the paediatric foreskin
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The management of the paediatric foreskin
E T Simpson et al. Aust Fam Physician.1998 May.
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There are many conflicting opinions among health professionals and parents regarding care of the normal foreskin in young boys as well as the highly controversial subject of circumcision. Minor foreskin related complaints are very common in the first few years of life. Most of these can be managed with advice and reassurance, or with medical treatment alone. Circumcision is very rarely indicated in young boys, particularly under the age of 5 years. The issue of circumcision for non medical reasons, that is, religions, ethnic or personal, remains controversial.
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- Management of the paediatric foreskin.Levitt L.Levitt L.Aust Fam Physician. 1998 Aug;27(8):672.Aust Fam Physician. 1998.PMID:9735483No abstract available.
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