Brian Is Having Surgery Performed, Which Involves Making an Incision

question 98

Multiple Choice

Brian is having surgery performed, which involves making an incision at the base of his penis and severing the ligaments that attach the penile root to the pelvic bone. Brian is MOST likely having this surgery performed for which of the following reasons?

• A) To treat penile cancer
• B) To treat testicular cancer
• C) To treat phimosis
• D) To cosmetically augment his penis size

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