The Strong Protective Effect of Circumcision against Cancer of the Penis
Male circumcision protects against cancer of the penis, the invasive form of which is a devastating disease confined almost exclusively to uncircumcised men. Major etiological factors are phimosis, balanitis, and high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which are more prevalent in the glans pe...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Urology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/812368 |
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