Circumcision Complications: Plastibell vs. Conventional Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Mousavi Seyed Abdollah, Salehifar Ebrahim
Primary Institution: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What are the complication rates of circumcision using the Plastibell device compared to conventional dissection surgery in infants?
Conclusion
The study found that conventional dissection surgery has a lower complication rate than the Plastibell method.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall complication rates in conventional dissection surgery (CDS) and Plastibell device (PD) groups were 1.95% and 7.08%, respectively.
- Delayed separation of the ring was the most common complication in the Plastibell group.
- There was a significant positive correlation between age and weight of subjects within the time of ring separation.
Takeaway
This study looked at two ways to circumcise baby boys and found that one method caused fewer problems than the other.
Methodology
A prospective study comparing complications in 586 infants undergoing circumcision using either the Plastibell device or conventional dissection surgery.
Potential Biases
The study was not a complete randomized trial.
Limitations
The study only assessed two circumcision methods and did not evaluate cosmetic appearance or parent satisfaction.
Participant Demographics
Infants equal to or less than 12 months, mostly full-term healthy males.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.051
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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