A contemporary snapshot of circumcision in US children's hospitals
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In brief
In brief
This study analyzes recent circumcision trends across US freestanding children's hospitals using PHIS data, following the 2012 AAP policy statement affirming that neonatal circumcision benefits outweigh risks. The research provides contemporary practice patterns in pediatric circumcision at tertiary care centers.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
Background
In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) concluded the health benefits of circumcision during the neonatal period outweigh the risks. This study describes recent trends in male circumcision in freestanding children's hospitals in the United States.
Methods
Using the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS), male patients