Common Pitfalls and Problems

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This section is designed to educate you about common mistakes and problems that occur when doing a neonatal circumcision and provide you with solutions to avoid them or correct them.

An initial goal for competence is to have performed 15 circumcisions after completing your FMB1 and FMB2 rotations.

This section includes the following:

• Inadequate Pain Control

• Excessive Removal of Prepuce

• Poor Cosmetic Result

• Excessive Bleeding and Hemostasis

• Treatment Measures for Hemostasis

• Preputial Adhesions and Skin Bands

• Circumcision of a Penis with < 90º of Torsion

• Use of a Defective Clamp

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