How old is the child to cut phimosis operation

Dr. Cameron Thompson
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2025-05-24 13:12:08
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Children 6-8 years old circumcision, is the best operation time. Many children, congenital phimosis, to about 3 years old, the foreskin mouth may slowly loose, enlarge, effective open. If to 6-8 years old, is still phimosis, recommended surgery. Because after 6 years of age, most children can tolerate local anesthesia, successfully complete prepuce surgery, and before 6 years of age, the child's self-control ability is poor, need general anesthesia, only children in the state of sleep, it is possible to perform surgery. Therefore, if in 6-8 years of age is phimosis, surgery treatment.