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Circumcision - series

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Indications

The common indication for circumcision is cultural or religious desire for circumcision. Other indications (rare):

  • treatment for inability to pull back the foreskin completely (phimosis)
  • infection of the penis (balanitis)
Indications

Review Date: 11/10/2004
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, M.D., M.P.H, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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