Female genital mutilation is a cruel ritual, which is traditionally still practiced today, especially in Africa, but also in the Middle East and Asia. Worldwide, 100-150 million girls and women are affected, with about 2 million more each year, or more than 5,000 per day. As more women from such cultures migrate to the Western … Circumcision
Definition Paraphimosis is a condition in which the narrowed foreskin of the penis is pushed back and the glans of the penis is pinched or strangulated. This causes the glans and the retracted foreskin to swell painfully. Often the paraphimosis is caused by a phimosis, a constricted foreskin. A paraphimosis is a urological emergency and … Paraphimosis
Diagnosis of paraphimosis In the process of making a diagnosis, it is important for a doctor to talk to the patient first. In the course of this conversation, the physician usually finds the first indications of paraphimosis, such as a slight foreskin tightness or phimosis. Often the patient describes that an erection (whether masturbation or … Diagnosis of paraphimosis | Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis in infants and children In early infancy and childhood, the foreskin is often glued to the glans (96%). One should not try to separate the foreskin then by force from the glans. This early foreskin agglutination or foreskin constriction dissolves by itself in most boys at the age of three to five years. Only … Paraphimosis in infants and children | Paraphimosis
General information An inflammation of the glans is called balanitis. It usually occurs in combination with inflammation of the inner side of the foreskin and is then called balanoposthitis. The inflammation of the glans can occur both as an isolated event, for example after infection with a bacterial pathogen, and as a partial symptom in … Inflammation of the glans
Symptoms Inflammation of the glans initially manifests itself mostly by a reddening of the glans itself. This can occur to varying degrees, itching, wetting or even burning when urinating. In addition, there are often whitish, greasy coatings, the so-called smegma. Especially in children with phimosis, but also in adults, a purulent discharge can occur. This … Symptoms | Inflammation of the glans
Diagnosis of acornitis The inflammation of the glans is usually already visible to the naked eye. Also the involvement of the foreskin is usually very obvious by redness and swelling. The diagnosis then includes above all the clarification of the involvement of the urethra or other regions. Whether the inflammation of the glans has its … Diagnosis of acornitis | Inflammation of the glans
Frequency As mentioned above, inflammation of the glans occurs mainly in uncircumcised men. About 3% of them suffer from balanitis during their life. With age, the risk is additionally increased in diabetics and existing incontinence. Also strong predominance, disease Crohn and Colitis Ulcerosa are considered as risk factors. But sexual behavior with its influence on … Frequency | Inflammation of the glans
Procedure during the operation The extent of circumcision depends on the degree of phimosis, but also on the will of the parents or the patient. Circumcision can be performed radically, whereby the foreskin is completely removed, similar to religious circumcision rites. During the procedure, the foreskin is first detached from the glans and then tightened … Procedure during the operation | Phimosis surgery
Anaesthesia and surgery duration The procedure usually takes only about 15-20 minutes and is usually performed under a short general anesthesia. This is especially important for children, so that they do not notice as much of the operation as possible. For adults, instead of general anesthesia, a procedure under spinal anesthesia or with the help … Anaesthesia and surgery duration | Phimosis surgery
Introduction In the case of phimosis, it can happen that the narrowing of the foreskin does not recede by itself. Also the treatment with oils etc. is sometimes not promising. In such cases, surgery is always necessary. Since the constriction often recedes of its own accord by the time the child reaches pre-school age, this … Phimosis surgery
Circumcision, or male circumcision, is the complete or partial removal of the foreskin of the male member. Very common worldwide and usually performed in childhood, circumcision of the foreskin is usually performed for religious or cultural reasons. However, there are also medical reasons for circumcision in adolescents or adults. What is circumcision? Circumcision, or male … Circumcision: Treatment, Effect & Risks
