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Male circumcision is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures and the Plastibell[R] device is a popular method used to perform circumcisions in neonates and young children. We report a case of a 9-year-old otherwise healthy boy who developed foreign body granulomas following Plastibell[R] circumcision which was carried out in the community by a medically trained practitioner. His post-operative course was complicated by a retained Plastibell[R] ring and development of multiple non-healing wounds and granulomas. This patient underwent a semi-elective examination under general anesthesia, wound exploration and re-do modified circumcision. At 4 month follow up the wound was well healed without scarring and the patient reported a normal single straight stream urinary flow. Key Words: Circumcision; Plastibell[R] ring; foreign body; granuloma; technique; complication.
Introduction Male circumcision is the process of surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin), done either in whole or in part. It is one of the most common surgical procedures performed [...]