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A randomized trial to assess childhood circumcision with the Plastibell device compared to a conventional dissection
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The Plastibell device offers a safe and satisfactory method for pediatric circumcision, showing comparable cosmetic results and fewer infections than conventional dissection. It is suitable for children up to age eight.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Routine circumcision is a common pediatric procedure.
- Assessing the safety and efficacy of different circumcision methods is crucial for patient outcomes.
- The Plastibell device is an alternative to traditional surgical techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the Plastibell device with a dissection suturing technique for routine pediatric circumcision.
- To evaluate complications, discomfort, and cosmetic outcomes of both circumcision methods.
Main Methods:
- A randomized trial involving 100 children with a mean age of 4.7 years.
- Comparison of Plastibell circumcision versus dissection suturing.
- Assessment of general discomfort, dysuria, infection rates, and cosmetic results.
Main Results:
- The Plastibell device was applicable to boys up to age 8.
- General discomfort was slightly less common with Plastibell, while dysuria was more frequent.
- No serious complications occurred with either method; infections were slightly more common with conventional circumcision.
- Cosmetic results were similar for both techniques.
Conclusions:
- The Plastibell device is a satisfactory and safe method for pediatric circumcision in the studied age group.
- Plastibell circumcision demonstrated a favorable safety profile with comparable cosmetic outcomes.
- Further evaluation may be warranted for older age groups or specific patient populations.
Abstract:
A randomized trial of routine circumcision in children using the Plastibell device is described and compared to a dissection suturing technique. One hundred children were studied with a mean age of 4.7 years. The device was applicable to all boys up to the age of 8, and a few older. General discomfort was carefully assessed and slightly less common after plastibell circumcision, but dysuria more so. No serious complication was encountered with either method; infection was slightly more common after the conventional procedure. Cosmetic results were similar for both methods. It is concluded that the Plastibell device is a satisfactory method for circumcising children of this age.