No Abnormal Bleeding in Surgery — 2yo Child | Pediatric Surgery | SMLE Q#17659
SMLE Question #17659
Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Objective: OBJ-1758
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old boy is brought by his father requesting elective circumcision for cultural reasons. The child is healthy with no history of abnormal bleeding, easy bruising, chronic illness, or medication use. There is no family history of bleeding disorders or anaesthesia complications. Examination is normal, and the penis is anatomically normal. This outpatient clinic cannot provide paediatric procedural sedation or manage surgical complications. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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