Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Anatomic variants associated with newborn circumcision complications.

Eric Mayer1, Daniel J Caruso, Murali Ankem

  • 1Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, USA.

The Canadian Journal of Urology
|November 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Newborn circumcision complications are linked to subtle genital variations like prominent suprapubic fat pads and penoscrotal webbing. Pre-procedure examination can help reduce risks associated with male infant circumcision.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Integrated analyses of the microbiome, metabolome, and spatial transcriptomics reveal sex-dependent bladder vulnerability to chronic inorganic arsenic.

Journal of hazardous materials·2026
Same author

Contemporary Analysis of 30-Day UTI Rates Post-ureteral Reimplantation in VUR Patients: Evaluating the Role of Discharge Antibiotics.

Urology·2025
Same author

Novel Blood-Based Biomarker Candidates in Screening for Colorectal Cancer.

Clinical colorectal cancer·2025
Same author

Development of antibacterial hydrogel using endophytic <i>Alternaria</i> fungus extract isolated from Australian native plant.

Journal of materials chemistry. B·2025
Same author

Development of an algorithm combining blood-based biomarkers, fecal immunochemical test, and age for population-based colorectal cancer screening.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2024
Same author

A Contemporary Review of Barriers and Methods to Fostering Academic Urologists.

Cureus·2024

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Circumcision is a common procedure in several Western countries.
  • The relationship between minor genital anatomical variations and circumcision complications is not well-studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between subtle genital anatomical variations and complications following newborn circumcision.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study was conducted over 18 months.
  • Children requiring circumcision revision were assessed for genital variations.
  • A control group of children referred for other urological issues was included.

Main Results:

  • 68 children were evaluated; 57 had confirmed complications.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Infants with complications showed a 9-fold higher incidence of prominent suprapubic fat pad, penoscrotal webbing, or prematurity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Subtle anatomical variations in newborn genitalia may increase the risk of circumcision complications.
    • Thorough pre-procedure examination for these variations is recommended to minimize risks.