Urology
Volume 8, Issue 5 , Pages 472-474, November 1976

Iatrogenic microphallus secondary to circumcision

From the Divisions of Pediatric Urology and Plastic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, New York ,USA

Abstract 

Three cases of apparent microphallus secondary to overzealous circumcision are presented. Proper diagnosis avoids unnecessary diagnostic studies. Moreover, a good functional and cosmetic result is virtually assured with appropriate resurfacing and thick split thickness skin grafting of the penile shaft. The best treatment would appear to be prevention of the complication by adequate instruction to personnel doing routine circumcisions.

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Urology
Volume 8, Issue 5 , Pages 472-474, November 1976

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