Diclyn Zichire

Publications

• Case Report   
  A Near-Miss Unintended Orchidectomy involving a Local Herbal-Circumcisionist in South-Eastern Ghana: A Case Report on a Circumcision Disaster
  Author(s): Diclyn Zichire*
  
  Introduction: This case report details a near-catastrophic event involving a 4-month- old male who underwent circumcision by a local herbal circumcisionist in South-Eastern Ghana. The procedure resulted in severe complications, almost leading to unintended orchidectomy. This case underscores the critical need for proper medical training and stringent regulation of traditional practices. Case presentation: The circumcision led to extensive penile skin degloving and loss, affecting the scrotal skin, dartos muscle and fascia, external spermatic fascia, cremaster muscle and fascia, and internal spermatic fascia. Only the tunica vaginalis remained as coverage for over 50% of the scrotal area. Immediate surgical intervention with wound toileting and primary closure using local dartoso-fasciocutaneous flaps was performed. The child recovered withou.. Read More»
  

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