Circumcision with plastibell device

Abstract

Background: In Muslims and Jews circumcision is common. Most of the time it is on religious ground. Circumcision involving plastibell device is less frequently employed. The aim of this study was to know the effectiveness of plastibell circumcision in children of younger than 2 years. Methods: It was a prospective study conducted from January 2014 to march 2015 at KBN Teaching Hospital and in private hospital. All the babies with age ranging from few days to two years who underwent circumcision using plastibell device, as a day case procedure were included in the study. Patients were followed up for one month in order to note the complications and final outcome of circumcision. Results: Circumcision using plastibell device was performed in 170 babies. 80 were neonates and 90 babies were above one month and below two year. Significantly fewer complications were noted in neonate compare to older babies. Conclusions: Circumcision using plastibell device is safe and easy method especially in younger age group with lesser complication rate.