Circumcision by the Plastibell method. a long-term study
Sørensen, S.M.; Sørensen, M.R.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 150(23): 1414-1416
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 3388535 Document Number: 316309
Indications for operation, immediate postoperative morbidity and complications were recorded in 43 patients circumcised with the Plastibell device. Questionnaire were used to record late postoperative morbidity and complications during a mean observation period of 29 months and were followed by a clinical and cosmetic assessment. No serious complications were encounted. Compared to classical dissection techniques, dysuria is a prominent feature using the Plastibell device. The Plastibell method leaves a varying amount of foreskin intact, which may explain why metal ulcers/stenosis are not seen, when this method is employed. In areas with low hygienic standards we cannot recommend the method since retention of smegma may still occur. Used on medical grounds, the method is preferable, as it leaves some of the foreskin intact and is quick and simple to perform.