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NOCIRC: An Epidemic of Circumcision
A paper including information about physiological function of the foreskin, potential risks of circumcision, psychological effects and bioethics. By George Denniston, M.D.

Informed Consent for Medically Necessary Circumcision
Article including information about the procedure, risks, outcomes and documentation for consent.

Pediatric Oncall: Circumcision
Offers brief FAQs about the procedure, risks and indications for surgery.

Ask Dr Sears: Circumcision
Provides information to assist in the decision of whether to circumcise your baby.

Infants Feel and Remember Circumcision Pain
Offers a brief article detailing a study about infants and pain relating to circumcision.

FDA: Potential for Injury from Circumcision Clamps
U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning about circumcision clamps.

FDA: EMLA Cream and Circumcision
FDA warning about the use of this local anaesthetic cream for circumcision surgery.

Health Central: Circumcision
A collection of articles about this procedure.

American Urological Association: Circumcision
AUA policy statement on the procedure.

Royal College of Surgeons of England: Statement on Male Circumcision
Includes natural history, indications, and criteria.