Circumventing the Urologist: A Case of Poorly Executed Self-Circumcision.

Circumventing the Urologist: A Case of Poorly Executed Self-Circumcision.

Rogers Timothy; Mostafa Omar; Mostafa Hesham; Suttle Tim

Journal of Urological Surgery

2016

2016-06

Circumcision is a relatively brief and safe procedure when performed by a medical professional. Recently, clamp-assisted circumcisions in the adult male have gained increased interest due to potential public health benefits. With the heightened interest has come an increased accessibility to such devices, creating the opportunity for ill-advised home attempts at circumcision by private citizens. To our knowledge, we present the first reported case of poorly executed self-circumcision in an adult male.

Adult; Postoperative Complications; Male; Circumcision; Granulation Tissue; Surgical Wound Dehiscence; Bacitracin – Therapeutic Use; Circumcision – Equipment and Supplies; Injuries; Self-Inflicted

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