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Operation on infant boys to remove the foreskin which covers the head of the penis.
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Circumcision Policy Statement
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Article examines the pro and con issue of circumcision for newborn boys.
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BabyCenter: Circumcision
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Find out what circumcision involves, what the health benefits and risks are, and other things to consider when you're deciding whether to have it done.
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Medicinenet: Circumcision The Surgical Procedure
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Facts outlining the surgery, contraindications, pain, and complications.
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MUSC Kids: Normal Newborn - Circumcison
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Considered an elective surgical procedure, provides a description, and how to care for a circumcised or uncircumcised newborn boy.
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Pediatrics: A Trade-off Analysis of Routine Newborn Circumcision
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Study conducted on the risks and benefits of newborn circumcision. Provides details on objectives, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions.
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PedsUroLogic: Neonatal Circumcision
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Information about the care of the infant penis, surgical procedure, complications, benefits, and risk.
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UpToDate Patient: Newborn Circumcision
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History of the practice, benefits, complications, pain control, professional opinions, and where to get more information.
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