[The need of circumcision or prepuce dilation. A study with 1200 boys].

Objectives: To demonstrate the increase of preputial retractability with age. To point out the small usefulness of circumcision and preputial forced dilation during childhood.

Methods: The development of the prepuce and its retractability were evaluated in 1200 boys between 0 and 16 years.

[Should circumcision be performed in childhood?].

Objective: To evaluate prepuce development and retractibility in a group of boys. To point out the value of circumcision and prepucial forced dilation during childhood.

Methods: Prepuce development and retractibility were evaluated in 400 boys ages between 0-16 year old.