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A review on the history of and treatment options for foreskin reconstruction after circumcision

A direct review of the restoration topic, but it does not supply validated nonsurgical protocols or comparative effectiveness.

Limited evidenceHuman adjacent evidence

Source details

Authors
Floyd Wilhelmus Timmermans; Sterre Elisabeth Mokken; Sahaand Cris Zoë Poor Toulabi; Mark-Bram Bouman; Müjde Özer
Journal or source
International Journal of Impotence Research
Year
2022
DOI or authoritative URL
10.1038/s41443-021-00438-3
Study type
Literature review
Population or material studied
Published literature and historical or practice descriptions concerning surgical and nonsurgical reconstruction.
Major findings
The review describes a sparse evidence base and notes that nonsurgical practice is poorly represented in medical literature.
Limitations
Underlying literature is sparse and heterogeneous. Device routines reproduced from manufacturers or community sources are descriptions, not validated medical prescriptions.
Relevance to restoration
A direct review of the restoration topic, but it does not supply validated nonsurgical protocols or comparative effectiveness.
Source-review status
Abstract reviewed
Last reviewed
2026-08-11

The review describes a sparse evidence base and notes that nonsurgical practice is poorly represented in medical literature.

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