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Circumcision is one of the most common and historic surgical procedures in the world, dating back to ancient Egypt. As with any medical procedure, there can be serious risks that are often overlooked given the myriad success rates. But when these mistakes occur, the consequences are not only physically devastating, but also psychologically and emotionally traumatic. Sometimes people's lives are damaged forever...if they're lucky enough to survive.
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10A man's worst nightmare.
It is not exactly common for an adult to undergo a voluntary circumcision. A 56-year-old Alabama man named Johnny Lee Banks Jr. decided to go ahead and do it. After the procedure, Bank woke up to his surprise, his penis was missing. Banks and his wife filed a lawsuit alleging that Banks was in great pain and his wife claimed that it was due to "loss of consortium.“
Ultimately, the lawsuit was thrown out by the judge, who stated that Banks and his wife did not have enough details about the case, such as the exact time and date of the surgery. The hospital's lawyer claimed that Banks' statements were completely false and that he was simply wrong.tarnish the nameFrom the hospital. However, the judge gave Banks 30 days to collect the documents from him and file an amendment process. Banks, who suffers from a variety of health problems, including diabetes that caused him to lose both legs to amputation, left the courtroom crying in a wheelchair.
9ryan heydari
In January 2013, the parents of 22-day-old Ryan Heydari took their smiling son to an Ontario hospital for a circumcision. It was a surgical procedure that the parents did not originally intend for their son to undergo, but which a family doctor convinced them to undergo. In addition, the procedure has received strong support from the Canadian Pediatric Society. Finally,the parents agreed. They should have stayed true to their original instincts.
After the procedure, the doctor who performed the circumcision told the parents that there was no bleeding and that the procedure was "complicated." However, the father claimed that his son was bleeding and that it would only get worse with time. Unfortunately, baby Ryan lost 40% of his blood and went into hypovolemic shock.bruised. In the end, the hospital told the pediatrician she performed the circumcision to be "watchful" next time, and the ER doctor who treated Ryan was only warned. The parents filed a formal complaint, which was eventually dismissed without shedding any light on what had gone wrong.
8"The thing seemed to have disappeared"
Doctors cut off her son's penis during circumcision, shocking mother Maggie Rhodes
In August 2013, Maggie Rhodes took her three-month-old son, Ashton, to a local affordable clinic for a circumcision. She immediately knew something was terribly wrong when she heard her son's screams of pain, which she described as "death cries." they immediatelyran to the roomseeing his son's horribly disfigured penis. From what he saw, Rhodes claimed that the doctor cut the penis and not around the glans. In his own words, "the thing seemed to be gone."
Rhodes eventually filed suit against Christ Community Health Services (CCHS), where the trial took place. Although the extent of the damages is not fully known, Rhodes' legal representative contacted CCHS to schedule a meeting with clinic officials. They required documentation of credentials for clinical staff, nurses, and doctors, but Christ Community Health Services did not.refused to comply.
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In December 2008, Keka and Steven Lorenzana of Coral Gables, Florida, brought their newborn son to South Miami Hospital. There the child was attended by the gynecologist Dr. Molina. Three years later, the Lorenzanas filed a lawsuit against the doctor. The lawsuit alleged that Dr. Molina had left too much foreskin on the ventral part of the penis. EITHERventral sideit is the skin on the lower shaft of the penis that is closest to the urethra.
Initially, pediatricians told the Lorenzanas that their son would eventually "grow more." The parents were outraged. They said that their son has permanent scars and that everything is "ugly". The Lorenzanas' attorney, David Llewellyn, focused primarily on theemotionally and psychologicallyScar that the child will have as it matures.
6two instead of one
A four-year-old boy in Texas underwent a voluntary circumcision on the advice of a pediatrician. The doctor told the parents that the procedure was necessary because his son had a redundant, tight foreskin. After the circumcision, the doctor informed the parents that the operation on his son had been successful, although there was some bleeding. However, after a nurse examined the child, thethe bleeding has increased, and they took him to the operating room once more.
After the second round, the boy was released and sent home. Days later, he was in severe pain and, to his parents' surprise, he had to urinate.two holes. Over the next few days, the pain intensified, causing the boy to scream and cry every time he needed to urinate. The boy also had to urinate while he was sitting up to accommodate the two different urine streams. Apparently his pain was so intense that he asked to have his penis cut off.
When the boy began urinating blood, his parents took him to another doctor, where the boy was diagnosed with a fistula (hole) in his penis due to excessive cauterization during the first procedure. The parents have filed a lawsuit against the doctor who performed the procedure and the boy must undergo numerous surgeries to repair the damage.
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In September 2015, a Chicago woman named Miriam Rodriguez gave birth to a son. At the hospital, her son underwent a circumcision and soon after she filed a lawsuit against the hospital and the doctors. She claimed that the doctors involved in the procedure improperly circumcised her son and mutilated the boy's penis. In fact, Rodríguez claimed that her son Ángel had disfigurement, loss of tissue and aloss of feeling.
The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for lost wages, attorneys' fees, medical expenses for future surgical procedures, and more than $50,000 in punitive damages. Rodriguez also claimed in the lawsuit that he has suffered "mental pain and suffering" since the surgery.loss of a normal life.” It is unclear at this point where the lawsuit will lead or the extent of the harm the child has suffered.
4'We will never forget you'
Brayden Tyler Frazier was just 11 days old when he died from circumcision two days earlier. The events that caused the actual death were initially unclear; However, the boy was diagnosed as a hemophiliac and began to bleed uncontrollably after the procedure.hemophiliaIt is a condition in which the blood does not clot normally, causing the person to bleed more than normal and for a longer period of time.
The doctors who worked with the boy said they did everything they could to stop the bleeding by administering plasma, platelets and coagulants, but to no avail. After the bleeding, Brayden began to suffer from liver and kidney failure.uncontrollable seizures. Brayden Tyler Frazier's 11-day obituary ends with the unbearably moving words: "We will never forget you, the boy we love.I had but never hadand I'll still have it."
3terrell hall
A week after Melanie Hall gave birth to her son, Terrel, she took him to a Los Angeles doctor for a circumcision. Shortly after his son was taken to a back room for the procedure, he heard screams of terror. Terrified, she ran out of the waiting room andhe found his sonwith the tip of the penis cut off.
The boy reportedly lost 85% of the top of his penis. The mother filed a lawsuit against the company that made the medical brace used in the procedure, which she claimed was flawed and botched her son's circumcision. The plaintiff's files say the boy will require annual visits to a pediatric urologist, as well as possible future surgeries, not to mention psychiatric care for the trauma Terrel suffered.eight years later, a judge ruled in favor of Melanie Hall, awarding her $4.7 million, $1 million of which went toward her legal fees.
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In September 2012, a Brooklyn boy died after contracting herpes simplex virus type 1 after an Orthodox Jewish circumcision ritual.Metzitza b'peh. In this ritual, which takes place under a ceremony known as a bris, the rabbi circumcises the boy and thenopen the mouthon the penis to draw blood from the incision.
This ritual is apparently carried out to cleanse the cut. In this case, the opposite happened. According to Vanderbilt University Chair of Preventive Medicine, Dr. Guillermo Schaffner,herpes in childrenIt is almost always fatal because babies do not have immunity to such a serious virus, unlike adults, who can sometimes carry the virus without showing symptoms. In this case, the virus likely entered the child's bloodstream through contact with saliva and traveled to the child's brain, causing inflammation and brain damage.
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Dr. Money and the boy without a penis
Perhaps the scariest story on this list is that of Bruce Reimer. In 1966, when Bruce was seven months old, he was taken for a circumcision. The doctor, who did not routinely perform the procedure, chose to use an electrical cautery instrument with a sharp cutting needle to remove the foreskin. However, the operation was unsuccessful and Reimer's parents were told there was no hope of reconstructive surgery. Under the advice of psychologist John Money, the Reimers decided to increase theirs.son like a girl, with further surgeries to turn her mutilated genitalia into a vagina in addition to hormone treatment. Bruce eventually changed into "Brenda", though she quickly became upset with her new identity after ripping off a dress her mother made for her when she was a child.
Bruce's refusal to identify as a girl was present throughout his childhood, and when he discovered his true teenage past, which his parents had kept secret, he gave up hormone treatments and embraced life as a man. He changed his name to David, married, and became a stepfather to three children. In 2002, David's brother committed suicide. Furtherbad luck followed. He struggled financially after losing his job and his wife filed for divorce. In 2004, David committed suicide. He was 38 years old.
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FAQs
What is a failed circumcision called? ›
This is called redundant foreskin. It can cause scar tissue to form as an infant grows and develops more fat in the area around the penis. Buried penis. Circumcision revision may also be needed if the penis drops back into the fatty area surrounding it, seeming to “trap” it.
What percentage of circumcisions go bad? ›What are the risks associated with the procedure? The reported surgical complication rate is quite low (between 2 to 3 percent), and most of those are minor post-operative bleeding. The most common complication is that not enough foreskin is removed, leading parents to request an operative circumcision revision.
How many botched circumcisions are there? ›Significant complications are believed to occur in approximately one in 500 procedures.
Do circumcised guys last longer? ›According to doctors, it is a fact that circumcision makes a male last longer. Though circumcision makes the penis a bit less sensitive to touch, it has no negative impact on sex life. The removal of foreskin increases the time of ejaculation, thus making the male last longer during sexual intercourse.
Can I sue over my circumcision? ›In all cases of medical malpractice, a doctor is held to the same standards as any other reasonable physician in the profession. In order to win a malpractice case based on a circumcision error, the injured patient must show that the doctor performed the circumcision using less than the acceptable standard of care.
Can foreskin grow back after circumcision? ›Foreskin restoration is something that you can do if you were circumcised as a child. It is a method or practice to regrow your foreskin. There are a few different options for foreskin restoration including surgery and skin stretching tools.
What percent of US men are circumcised? ›Reliable sources differ on whether the organization takes a position in developed nations. Current circumcision incidence and prevalence in the United States is approximately 80% due to support from the country's medical community as a prophylactic health intervention against disease.
What races don't circumcise? ›About 80 percent of the world's population do not practice circumcision, nor have they ever done so. Among the non-circumcising nations are Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Scandinavia, the U.S.S.R. , China, and Japan.
What state is most circumcised? ›West Virginia and Michigan lead the U.S. with the highest percentage of circumcised newborn infant males. In 2009, 87% of newborn infant males in West Virginia were circumcised, and 86% of newborn infant males in Michigan were circumcised.
Can too much foreskin be removed? ›Removal of too much preputial skin may lead to an unsatisfactory cosmetic and functional result. Patients with a congenital anomaly known as 'buried penis' are particularly susceptible to this.
What age is circumcision risk? ›
About 0.4 percent of boys experienced circumcision complications when the procedure was performed within the first year of life. The risk increased about 20-fold among boys between one year and nine years of age. It was 10-fold higher among males 10 years old and older, compared with infants.
Why do Americans circumcise? ›Traditionally, the US medical establishment promoted male circumcision as a preventative measure for an array of pathologies including reduced risks of penile cancer, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and even cervical cancer in sexual partners.
How much is a circumcision worth? ›Usually, adult circumcision prices range from $1500 - $3,000 depending upon geographic region, type of anesthesia, and the experience of the provider.
How do you deal with a botched circumcision? ›In many cases, the parent or patient can sue the doctor for damage and injury. Botched circumcisions can have horrible consequences, after all. Seeking compensation for a faulty surgical procedure is often the right choice.
What do doctors do with foreskin after circumcision? ›Circumcision ranks among the world's most common surgeries (and one of the oldest). After its removal, most foreskin is tossed as biological waste — but when they're kept around, the leftover cells have proven a vital asset to medical research.
Does circumcision reduce pleasure? ›Conclusion: The highest-quality studies suggest that medical male circumcision has no adverse effect on sexual function, sensitivity, sexual sensation, or satisfaction.
Can circumcision affect size? ›The NMC group included 72 patients (29.0%) who were circumcised during the newborn period; the non-NMC group included 176 patients (71.0%) who were circumcised after the newborn period. There was no significant difference in height, weight, and second to fourth digit ratio between both groups (Table 3).
Are most men circumcised? ›Circumcision is the most common surgery among males. In the United States, up to 60% of baby boys are circumcised. Around the world, the rate is about 33% of males. The highest rates of circumcision are in the U.S., Middle East and South Korea.
Are Chinese circumcised? ›However, in China, MC is not a common practice; less than 5% males are circumcised and many of these procedures were carried to alleviate medical complaints such as tight foreskin [12].
What percentage of Mexican men are circumcised? ›The prevalence of circumcision in Mexico is estimated to be 10% to 31%.
What percent of Japan is circumcised? ›
| Country/territory | MC % |
|---|---|
| Japan | 9 |
| Jersey | 0.1 |
| Jordan | 98.8 |
| Kazakhstan | 56.4 |
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What the Latest Rates Data Show.
| Birth years | Prevalence (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| NHDS | Adult | |
| 2010 | 58.3 | 77.2 |
Circumcision is forbidden in Mandaeism, and the sign of the Jews given to Abraham by God, circumcision, is considered abhorrent by the Mandaeans.
Are Mexican boys circumcised? ›Hispanics in the USA have the lowest rates of circumcision of all ethnic groups and have some of the highest rates of several sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including heterosexual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Why do Indians don't get circumcised? ›In most Indian communities, the major determinant of male circumcision is religion: Muslims practice male circumcision for cultural reasons, while the predominantly Hindu population does not. For this reason, male circumcision is often considered a marker of religious identity.
What country does not believe in circumcision? ›About 80 percent of the world's population do not practice circumcision, nor have they ever done so. Among the non-circumcising nations are Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Scandinavia, the U.S.S.R. , China, and Japan.
Are most American boys circumcised? ›Male circumcision is the removal of the prepuce [1]. It is one of the most common procedures performed in the world and makes up over 10% of pediatric urology cases [2]. An estimated 58.3% of male newborns and 80.5% of males aged 14-59 years in the United States are circumcised [3,4].
What are the three types of circumcision? ›Circumcision methods can be classified into one of three types or combinations thereof: dorsal slit, shield and clamp, and excision.
What is an Intactivist? ›Noun. intactivist (plural intactivists) A person who is involved in intactivism; one who campaigns against involuntary, nontherapeutic genital modification, such as infant male circumcision.
What is Bloodstainedmen? ›Bloodstained Men & Their Friends is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving victims of genial cutting a voice and educating them about the harms of infant circumcision and the importance of the foreskin.
What is a Mogen circumcision? ›
A Mogen clamp is a metal, hinge-shaped device used during circumcision . The Mogen clamp does not require a cut in the foreskin before its placement. During a circumcision using a Mogen clamp, the baby's foreskin is pulled forward through the hinge of the clamp.
Do hospitals sell foreskin? ›Some hospitals in the USA sell the foreskins for up to $1,000 each. It has skin cells called fibroblast, when processed can be used in anti-aging creams. 2.
Is it necessary to pull back your foreskin? ›You don't need to pull it back for cleaning. If your child does pull back the foreskin in the bath or shower, that's fine – but it's not needed. Once your child goes through puberty and can easily pull back the foreskin, it's good for your child to do this in the bath or shower for cleaning.
What is the oldest circumcised? ›Historically, male circumcision was practised among ancient Semitic people including Egyptians and those of Jewish faith, with the earliest records depicting circumcision on Egyptian temple and wall paintings dating from around 2300 BC.
What religion is not circumcised? ›Indian religions
Certain Hindu gurus consider it to be directly against nature and God's design. Sikh infants are not circumcised. Sikhism does not require circumcision of either males or females, and criticizes the practice.
During the 2000s, the prevalence of circumcision in men aged 14–59 differed by race: 91 percent of non-Hispanic white men, 76 percent of black men, and 44 percent of Hispanic men were circumcised, according to Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Wolters Kluwer estimated that closer to 80% of males in 2021 were circumcised.
Why are people protesting foreskin? ›The group adds the foreskin is a "healthy, valuable body part" and the practice of circumcision is "unnecessary, cruel, damaging, and ethically unacceptable" since babies cannot give consent to the procedure.
Why are people against circumcision? ›They view it as a human rights issue, similar to female genital mutilation, a practice that is universally reviled and condemned. To alter a person's body without their consent is wrong, they claim, even if there are potential health benefits.
Should I circumcise baby boy? ›The most recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines state that the health benefits of circumcision in newborn boys outweigh the risks of the procedure for families that choose to do it, but the AAP makes no recommendation for or against the procedure.
Which circumcision method is best? ›According to doctors, modern laser and stapler circumcision are the best procedures for various penile problems. Let's know further about the laser technique of circumcision.
What is foreskin used for after circumcision? ›
Foreskins removed during hospital circumcisions are sometimes sold to biotech labs, since young skin is ideal for researching skin for burn vitamins, insulin manufacture, and also making skin creams for ladies.
Is it better for a guy to be circumcised or uncircumcised? ›Circumcision in infancy can lead to lower rates of urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and cancer of the penis. Circumcision comes with a risk for bleeding, infection, and injury to the penis. But complications are rare.