BURIED PENIS AS A CONTRAINDICATION FOR CIRCUMCISION

Neonatal circumcision is a frequently performed procedure with rare co mplications. Buried penis is an infrequent congenital penile deformity . If unrecognized, circumcision of these infants may have serious cons equences. Buried penis refers to a penile shaft that is buried below t he surface of the prepubic skin because of an abnormally prominent sup rapubic fat pad and dense fascial bands retracting and tethering the p enis. Description of the entity and operative repair are discussed. Av oidance of neonatal circumcision in patients with buried penis is impe rative to prevent worsening of the condition.