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Circumcision and schizophrenia

J A Flaherty

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Elective circumcision requests may arise during psychotic episodes in individuals with paranoid schizophrenia. Surgeons must assess patient motivations due to potential psychological associations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Urology
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • Elective circumcision is a common surgical procedure.
    • Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterized by delusions and hallucinations.
    • The psychological significance of circumcision has been debated in medical literature.

    Observation:

    • Two cases are presented where patients with paranoid schizophrenia requested elective circumcision.
    • In both instances, the request for circumcision occurred after the onset of a psychotic episode.

    Findings:

    • The timing of the circumcision request suggests a potential link to the ongoing psychotic process.
    • The patients' motivations for seeking circumcision were explored in the context of their mental state.

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    Implications:

    • This association highlights the need for surgeons to carefully evaluate the motivations behind circumcision requests, especially in patients with a history of or presenting with psychiatric conditions.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the complex interplay between psychological states and the desire for specific surgical procedures.