SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2012
Routine neonatal circumcision for the prevention of urinary tract infections in infancy.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- The prevalence of vesicoureteral reflux in infants with first urinary tract infection following circumcision is similar to infants with UTI not following circumcision.International urology and nephrology · 2020Article
- The Relationship between Neonatal Circumcision, Urinary Tract Infection, and Health.The world journal of men's health · 2018Review
- Canadian Urological Association guideline on the care of the normal foreskin and neonatal circumcision in Canadian infants (full version).Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2018Article
- [Vesicoureteral reflux : Watchful waiting, surgery or antibiotic prophylaxis?]Der Urologe. Ausg. A · 2017Review
- [Nonretractable foreskin in boys without complaints : An indication for circumcision?]Der Urologe. Ausg. A · 2017Article
- Health service provider education and/or training in infant male circumcision to improve short- and long-term morbidity outcomes: protocol for systematic review.Systematic reviews · 2016Article
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundNeonatal circumcision is a fairly common surgical procedure that may be carried out for medical reasons, one of them being prevention of urinary tract infections (UTI) in male infants. Circumcision could help in reducing the incidence of UTI by reducing periurethral bacterial colonization, which is accepted as a potential risk factor in UTI. Evidence is needed to inform the benefits or harm for the routine use of this intervention.
objectivesTo assess the effectiveness and safety of routine neonatal circumcision for the prevention of UTIs in infancy. SEARCH
methodsWe searched the Cochrane Neonatal Review Group Trials Register comprising references identified from comprehensive electronic database searches and handsearches of relevant journals and abstract books of conference proceedings. We completed this search 30 June 2011. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials and quasi-randomised controlled trials. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two review authors had planned to independently screen studies, extract data and assess risk of bias using standard Cochrane Collaboration methodologies. We did not identify any studies for inclusion in this review. MAIN
resultsWe did not identify any relevant studies after a comprehensive search of the literature. AUTHORS'
conclusionsWe were unable to identify any randomised controlled trials on the use of routine neonatal circumcision for prevention of UTI in male infants. Until further evidence becomes available, clinicians should continue to base their decisions on position statements and recommendations and in conjunction with the opinions of the children's parents.
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