Plastibell: A Safe Technique of Circumcision

Durr-i-  chaman; Tayyaba  Fatima; Muhammad  Akram; Muhammad  Yaqoob; Sofia  Irfan; Muhammad  Sajid

doi:10.29054/apmc/2020.812

Durr-i- chaman Assistant Professor, Surgery, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
Tayyaba Fatima Senior Registrar, Surgery, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
Muhammad Akram Associate Professor, Surgery Allied hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
Muhammad Yaqoob Assistant Professor, Surgery Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
Sofia Irfan Assistant Professor, Surgery Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan
Muhammad Sajid Professor of Surgery, Allied hospital, Faisalabad Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2020.812

Keywords: Plastibell, Circumcision, Neonates

Abstract

Background: Plastibell circumcision is safe alternative to open circumcision. Objective: The aim of this study is to review the safety and complications of plastibell circumcision as compare to other techniques reported in literature. Study Design: Retrospective Observational study. Settings: Private Sector Hospital, Faisalabad. Duration: January 2008 to December 2017. Methodology: 2576 cases including neonates and children up to 5 years of age circumcised in private clinic. Results: In 98.5% of cases there was no complication. In 1.5% of the cases complications like hematoma, bleeding, slipped ligature, retention of bell, urinary retention, infection and unsatisfactory results with less amount of prepural skin being removed were encountered. Conclusion: Plastibell circumcision is a safe technique with minimum complications in experienced hands and good alternative to open technique.