PrePex circumcision surveillance: Adverse events and analgesia for device removal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The PrePex medical male circumcision (MMC) device is relatively easy to place and remove with some training. PrePex has been evaluated in several countries to assess feasibility and acceptability. However, several studies have reported pain associated with removal.

Objective

To assess safety of PrePex and whether analgesia administered prior to removal reduces pain experienced by participants.

Methods

A multi-site non-randomized, prospective cohort study in which adult (18-45 years old) males requesting PrePex device male circumcision, were enrolled in six South African clinics from July 2014 to March 2015. Participants were routinely provided with analgesia shortly after the surveillance commenced following a protocol review. Analgesia regimen for device r

SUBMITTER: Lebina L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5868790 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature