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Phimosis

Phimosis is a tightening of the foreskin that normally folds over the penis. This tightening may squeeze the penis, which may swell until it cuts off blood flow, damaging the tissue.

Correcting phimosis often requires surgery to remove the foreskin (circumcision).

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerPeter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology
Last RevisedJanuary 29, 2010

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Last Updated: January 29, 2010
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