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Buried penis after newborn circumcision.

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Buried penis after newborn circumcision often resolves naturally as children grow. Surgery is not recommended for children under three years old, as the condition typically improves on its own.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Urology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Buried penis, often linked to infant circumcision and peripubic fat, is typically addressed surgically due to parental and patient psychological concerns.
  • It is commonly believed that buried penis does not resolve spontaneously with age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the natural history of buried penis in infants following newborn circumcision.
  • To determine if surgical intervention is necessary for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 88 infants diagnosed with buried penis during routine pediatric visits between 2004 and 2007 were re-examined in 2007.
  • The same pediatric surgeon assessed the patients at initial diagnosis and during follow-up, analyzing the natural growth and appearance of the genitalia.

Main Results:

  • At initial examination (3-6 months old), 100% of infants had buried penis.
  • Follow-up assessments revealed spontaneous resolution in 32.2% of children aged 1-3 years and 6.7% of those older than 3 years.
  • No cases of buried penis were observed in children over 3 years old at the final examination.

Conclusions:

  • Buried penis after newborn circumcision is not a permanent condition and typically resolves with age and maturation.
  • Spontaneous improvement is common, particularly after infants begin walking.
  • Surgical intervention for buried penis is not recommended for children under three years of age based on these findings.