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Manual for Male Circumcision under Local Anaesthesia

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<strong>Male</strong> circumcision <strong>under</strong> local anaesthesia<br />

Version 3.1 (Dec09)<br />

In<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> parents<br />

The parents of infants and children who have had a dorsal slit<br />

circumcision should be told that it is not necessary to use a<br />

dressing, and the baby can be looked after in the regular way,<br />

including normal washing and use of nappies. Healing is<br />

usually complete after about one week.<br />

The parents should be told to come back to the clinic if:<br />

• the child appears to be distressed or in pain;<br />

• the child has fever;<br />

• the child does not wake <strong>for</strong> feeding as per his usual<br />

pattern;<br />

• the glans or wound becomes discoloured;<br />

• there is any separation of the skin edges;<br />

• there is any unusual swelling or bleeding;<br />

• the child has any difficulties with urination;<br />

• the parents have any other worry about healing.<br />

Infant and paediatric circumcision Chapter 6 - 12

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