Two case studies of traumatic complications following ritual circumcision are described. A 5 month old baby has his penis amputated, and a 20 day old baby dies from a cardiac arrest after suffering severe bleeding. (2021 Sep 21)

Itrusttheinternett · 2022-01-02T10:29:57+00:00

Complication rates of 0.19% are cited in this study which is a number much lower than what is commonly reported for circumcision.

Most commonly, complications are estimated at around 5-10%.

Sources: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/circumcision-in-men/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3159600/#:\~:text=Meatal%20stenosis%2C%20an%20abnormal%20narrowing,%2C%20frequent%2C%20and%20prolonged%20urination

https://www.academia.edu/6394940/Lost\_Boys\_An\_Estimate\_of\_U.S.\_Circumcision-Related\_Infant\_Deaths

ShaidarHaran2 · 2022-01-03T01:15:38+00:00

"The second case was a 20-day-old baby with complaint of severe bleeding following a ritual circumcision 7 days ago. After resuscitation and bleeding control in the operation room, the patient developed with sudden cardiac arrest and expired. In conclusion, we suggest that the circumcision procedure should be performed at least by a qualified, experienced medical practitioner."

"Parents of a 5-month-old boy took him to the hospital with complaints of purulent discharge around the penis, bleeding, and amputation of the distal part of the penis after ritual circumcision two days ago. A local non-qualified traditional person had used the Mogen clamp technique to circumcise the boy. Before the procedure, no antibiotics were prescribed. It was also done without the use of an anesthetic. The patient’s vital signs were unstable when he arrived (blood pressure: 60/30 mmHg, respiratory rate: 28 respirations per minute, pulse rate: 150 beats per minute). He was very pale and agitated. "

Uggh, they "suggest" a medical professional is the only one that should be able to cut open a boy for no reason but tradition? How about protect these boys and require it! At least it would be baby steps towards protecting them.

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