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. 1989 Feb;63(2):196-7.
doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1989.tb05164.x.

Balanitis

J M Escala  1 , A M Rickwood
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Balanitis

J M Escala et al. Br J Urol. 1989 Feb.

Abstract

The clinical features of 100 cases of balanitis are described. The condition affects no more than 4% of boys, is commonest during pre-school years (but rare prior to toilet training) and is usually associated with a prepuce which is partly or completely non-retractable. It does not cause phimosis and no single pathogen is involved. Most boys suffer a single episode and circumcision is indicated only for those with recurrent, troublesome attacks.

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