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Case Reports
. 1993;23(3):423-4.
doi: 10.1159/000474644.

Rare complication of circumcision: penile amputation and reattachment

A F Yilmaz  1 , S Sarikaya, S Yildiz, R Büyükalpelli
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Case Reports

Rare complication of circumcision: penile amputation and reattachment

A F Yilmaz et al. Eur Urol. 1993.

Abstract

We report a case of traumatic penile amputation which occurred accidentally during a ritual circumcision in a 10-year-old boy. A successful penile reattachment was accomplished. Additionally, we discussed the causes and prevention of this condition.

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