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To: intacto
the medical risks and harms
Exactly what are the risk and harms? I have 3 circumcised boys-- not a one had a problem of any sort. Please explain.
11 posted on 11/10/2001 2:04:53 PM PST by Clara Lou
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To: Clara Lou
Exactly what are the risk and harms?

As with any other surgical procedure there is a finite risk of complications from infant male circumcision. The rate of complications from circumcision reported in medical literature varies, but it is generally thought to be somewhere between 0.2% and 2%. The most common complications are minor bleeding and infections, but some complications are more severe. The more serious complications include wound separation, skin bridges, meatal stenosis, amputation of the glans and, very rarely, death.

The ridged band structure of the foreskin contains a higher concentration of specialized nerves than other parts of the penis. The ridged band is almost always cut off when a boy is circumcised. In my opinion removing the ridged band of specialized nerves without a valid medical indication causes harm.

24 posted on 11/11/2001 9:41:44 AM PST by intacto
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