Phimosis and CircumcisionThe term phimosis is used when the prepuce cannot be reytracted behind the glans. This condition is oresent in almost all newborns, fulfi lling mostly a protective function. In childhood, a gradual separation occurs, which is completed in adolescence. Through this process, complications may happen such as urinary tract infections, balanitis, or paraphimosis. Circumcision has been considered the treatment of choice, although some factors must be weighed: degree of narrowing, complications, opinión and religious beliefs of the parents. In the past 15 years, publications have suggested topical steroids as an alternative treatment, with variable success. Treatment of phimosis will continue to be controversial. RESUMENEl término fi mosis se utiliza cuando el prepucio no puede ser retraído por detrás del glande. Esta condición está presente en casi todos los recién nacidos cumpliendo una función principalmente protectora. Durante la infancia se produce una separación gradual del prepucio, que se completa, en la mayoría de los casos, al llegar la adolescencia. Mientras ocurre el proceso de desprendimiento pueden presentarse complicaciones como; infección del tracto urinario, balanitis o parafi mosis. La circuncisión ha sido tradicionalmente el tratamiento de elección, sin embargo, se debe tener en cuenta diversos factores antes de tomar una decisión quirúrgica. Debe ser considerado: el grado de estrechez, las complicaciones, la opinión y las creencias religiosas de los padres. En los últimos 15 años se han publicado numerosos trabajos sobre el uso de esteroides tópicos como alternativa terapéutica, con resultados de éxito variable. El tratamiento de la fi mosis seguirá siendo un tema controvertido. (Palabras clave: Fimosis, prepucio, glande, circuncisión). Rev Chil Pediatr 2010; 81 (2): 160-165
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