Complicaciones posquirúrgicas de la circuncisión en pediatría de un hospital de República Dominicana
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circuncisión
fimosis
complicaciones
posoperatorias
pediatría
circumcision
phimosis
complications
postoperative
pediatrics
fimosis
complicaciones
posoperatorias
pediatría
circumcision
phimosis
complications
postoperative
pediatrics
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Intituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Introducción:
La circuncisión es un procedimiento realizado en niños, cuyo origen se remonta a más de 15,000 años en los ritos religiosos en donde cortar el prepucio es considerado como un pacto permanente con Dios. Pero también por causas patológicas como la fimosis, balanitis, prepucio redundante, etc. Además, por motivos culturales, estéticos o por decisión de los padres. Pero las complicaciones post-quirúrgicas de este tipo de procedimiento no han sido muy estudiadas.
Objetivo:
Determinar las complicaciones posquirúrgicas asociadas a circuncisión.
Metodología:
Un estudio descriptivo, transversal y prospectivo en el servicio de cirugía pediátrica del Hospital Dr. Robert Reíd Cabral, junio-noviembre, 2021.
Resultados:
De 62 casos, 30 presentaron complicaciones; la complicación más frecuente fue la infección (24.20%), sangrado (14.52%) y dehiscencia (9.68%). La fimosis es la indicación principal (88.71%). El 63% de los circuncidados eran hijos de padres dominicanos. La técnica más utilizada es Legueu con 79%. El 30% de los padres eran analfabetos o no terminaron la secundaria (60%). El grupo etario que más complicaciones presentó fue entre 1-4 años, representando el 56.7%. En cuanto a la procedencia el 69.35% pertenece a la zona urbana.
Conclusión:
La circuncisión se considera un procedimiento seguro con riesgos mínimos, de haber alguno, en la mayoría de los casos, son complicaciones menores que no necesitan intervención quirúrgica.
Introduction: Circumcision is a procedure performed on children, which origins date back from more than 15,000 years in religious rites where cutting the foreskin is considered a permanent covenant with God. But also, for pathological causes such as phimosis, balanitis, redundant foreskin, etc. In addition, for cultural, aesthetic reasons or by decision of the parents. However, the post-operative complications of this procedure haven’t been studied thoroughly. Objective: To determine the post-surgical complications associated with circumcision. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective study in the pediatric surgery service of the Dr. Robert Reíd Cabral Hospital, June-November 2021. Results: Of 62 cases, 30 presented complications; the most frequent complication was infection (24.20%), bleeding (14.52%) and dehiscence (9.68%). Phimosis is the main indication (88.71%). 63% of those circumcised were children of Dominican parents. The most used technique is Legueu with 79%. 30% of the parents were illiterate or did not finish high school (60%). The age group that presented the most complications was between 1-4 years, representing 56.7%. Regarding the origin, 69.35% belong to the urban area. Conclusion: Circumcision is considered a safe procedure with minimal risks, if any, in most cases, they are minor complications that do not require surgical intervention.
Introduction: Circumcision is a procedure performed on children, which origins date back from more than 15,000 years in religious rites where cutting the foreskin is considered a permanent covenant with God. But also, for pathological causes such as phimosis, balanitis, redundant foreskin, etc. In addition, for cultural, aesthetic reasons or by decision of the parents. However, the post-operative complications of this procedure haven’t been studied thoroughly. Objective: To determine the post-surgical complications associated with circumcision. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective study in the pediatric surgery service of the Dr. Robert Reíd Cabral Hospital, June-November 2021. Results: Of 62 cases, 30 presented complications; the most frequent complication was infection (24.20%), bleeding (14.52%) and dehiscence (9.68%). Phimosis is the main indication (88.71%). 63% of those circumcised were children of Dominican parents. The most used technique is Legueu with 79%. 30% of the parents were illiterate or did not finish high school (60%). The age group that presented the most complications was between 1-4 years, representing 56.7%. Regarding the origin, 69.35% belong to the urban area. Conclusion: Circumcision is considered a safe procedure with minimal risks, if any, in most cases, they are minor complications that do not require surgical intervention.
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Science and Health; Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Science and Health, april-june; 69-80
Ciencia y Salud; Vol. 9 Núm. 2 (2025): Ciencia y Salud, abril-junio; 69-80
2613-8824
2613-8816
10.22206/cisa.2025.v9i2
Ciencia y Salud; Vol. 9 Núm. 2 (2025): Ciencia y Salud, abril-junio; 69-80
2613-8824
2613-8816
10.22206/cisa.2025.v9i2