A contemporary snapshot of circumcision in US children's hospitals
Author / Expert
Benjamin T. Many, Yazan K. Rizeq, Jonathan Vacek, Eric C. Cheon, Emilie Johnson, Yue-Yung Hu, Mehul V. Raval, Fizan Abdullah, Seth D. Goldstein
Topic overview
Abstract
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
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