Circumcision: experience at a private hospital in jos, Nigeria

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Surgery
• Urology
• Public Health

Background:

• Circumcision is commonly performed on children for religious and cultural reasons.
• The PlastiBell device has been utilized for decades, but associated complications exist.
• Understanding the safety profile of PlastiBell is crucial for pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and acceptability of the PlastiBell device for pediatric circumcisions.
• To assess the incidence of complications associated with PlastiBell device use.
• To determine parental satisfaction with the PlastiBell circumcision procedure.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study of 50 consecutive pediatric patients undergoing circumcision.
• Data collection included patient age, PlastiBell device size, and complication incidence.
• Parental acceptability of the circumcision outcome was documented.

Main Results:

• All infants under 42 days old were circumcised using the PlastiBell device.
• One case of hemorrhage occurred due to device slippage; no other significant complications were reported.
• Maternal satisfaction with the circumcision outcome was high, at 98%.

Conclusions:

• The PlastiBell device demonstrates a favorable safety profile for circumcisions in neonates and infants under 42 days old.
• High parental satisfaction suggests good cosmetic and functional outcomes.
• PlastiBell device offers a viable option for safe pediatric circumcision when used appropriately.