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Article History

Received: 29 November 2017

Accepted: 13 December 2018

First Online: 9 January 2019

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: The authors have published articles and taken part in national and international debates concerning health-related, sexual, and ethical aspects of male and female circumcision. From a medical ethics perspective, we are generally skeptical about the advisability of performing non-therapeutic genital surgeries on minor children.

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