Surgical Guide to Circumcision pp 265-274 | Cite as

Jewish Ritual Circumcision

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• David A. Bolnick
• Kenneth E. Katz

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Abstract

This chapter is comprised of two submissions: “The Bris” and “The Operating Room Bris.”

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Authors and Affiliations

• David A. Bolnick
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• Kenneth E. Katz
  • 2

1. 1.Department of UrologyUniversity of Washington – Seattle Children’s HospitalSeattleUSA
2. 2.Kenneth Katz PediatricsCentennialUSA