Abstract:Aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate whether circumcision is a stressor ambulatory surgical intervention for children and demonstrate the relationship between pre-and post-operative anxiety levels, blood cortisol levels (BCL), and salivary cortisol levels (SCL) in these children. Material and Method: Boys aged between 5 and 17 years, with a plan of circumcision, were prospectively included. Their preoperative anxiety levels, salivary cortisol levels (SCL), and blood total cortisol levels (BCL) were meas… Show more
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