Sometimes do-it-yourself can be taken too far.
Risk factors for complications associated with self-circumcision:
(1) non-medically approved device for self-circumcision: These can be purchased over the Internet or through other venues.
(2) intoxication
(3) mental illness
(4) concurrent medications
(5) lack of sterile technique
(6) poor wound care
Complications:
(1) pain
(2) hemorrhage
(3) infection, including necrotizing cellulitis
(4) phimosis
(5) penile trauma including strangulation
