Anaesthesia for neonatal and infant male circumcision

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Originally from https://resources.wfsahq.org/uia/vol-37-paediatrics-special-edition/ | Update in Anaesthesia

Ibironke Desalu* and Kolawole Gabriel Asiyanbi

Kolawole Gabriel Asiyanbi (FWACS) Consultant Anaesthetist Lagos University  Teaching Hospital  Lecturer in Anaesthesia University of Lagos

Ibironke Desalu (FWACS), (FMCA) Consultant Paedaitric Anaesthetist Lagos University  Teaching Hospital Professor of Anaesthesia University of Lagos

*Correspondence email: drgko2002@yahoo.com

doi:10.1029/WFSA-D-19-00025

Abstract

Male circumcision is the commonest surgical procedure performed worldwide. It is mostly performed in the neonatal and infantile period as a daycase procedure. Analgesia is essential as it prevents development of long term deleterious effects. Non-pharmacological methods of analgesia mainly provide comfort. Adequate analgesia is provided by regional techniques or general anaesthesia. Post-circumcision bleeding is the most common complication encountered.

Key words:
circumcision; male; neonate; infant; anaesthesia technique