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Pediatr Clin North Am. 2012 Aug;59(4):977-86. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2012.05.015. Epub 2012 Jun 22.

Circumcision controversies.

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Urology Associates of North Texas and Cook Children's Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA. Kpinto@UANT.com

Abstract

Despite its long history and common practice, circumcision remains a controversial procedure. This article reviews the history of this operation, examines the controversy that surrounds it, and emphasizes the performing practitioner's responsibility to the patient and his family in guiding them through the complicated decision making surrounding newborn circumcision.

PMID:
22857844
DOI:
10.1016/j.pcl.2012.05.015
[Indexed for MEDLINE]

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