The Relationship between Neonatal Circumcision, Urinary Tract Infection, and Health.
- Author:
Michael L EISENBERG
1
;
Deron GALUSHA
;
William A. KENNEDY
;
Mark R CULLEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Foreskin; Hypertension; Penis; Pyelonephritis; Urinary tract infections
- MeSH: Foreskin; Hypertension; Male; Penis; Pyelonephritis; Risk Assessment; Urinary Tract Infections*; Urinary Tract*
- From:The World Journal of Men's Health 2018;36(3):176-182
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The risk-benefit profile of neonatal circumcision is not clear. Most studies have focused on urinary tract infections but other health sequelae have not been evaluated. While evidence supports benefits of circumcision, a lack of randomized trials has been cited as a weakness. National guidelines provide mixed recommendations regarding neonatal circumcision. We review the weight of evidence and utilize current statistical methodology on observational data to examine the risks and benefits of neonatal circumcision.
