Addressing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in the Era of Clitoral Reconstruction: Plastic Surgery (2018)
This study is a Comparative research regarding II,III FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sigurjonsson,H.,& Jordal,M.
FGM/C Type(s): II,III
Health area of focus: Clitoral Reconstruction: Plastic Surgery.
Objective: The aim of this review was to give an overview of the recent evidence on clitoral reconstruction and other relevant reconstructive plastic surgery measures after female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: Recent papers describe advances and modifications to the surgical approach for clitoral reconstruction,as well as reconstruction of the labia majora and clitoral hood. Repositioning of the clitoral nerve,anchoring of the labia majora,fat grafting,and full thickness mucosa grafts are new techniques. Current information about the outcomes of clitoral reconstruction indicates the possibility of benefits. However,postoperative problems and negative outcomes are possible. Experts in the field argue for a multidisciplinary approach that includes psychosexual counseling and health education,with or without clitoral reconstruction surgery. Reconstructive treatment for women who have undergone FGM/C is developing,but slowly. The lack of evidence about clitoral reconstruction impedes the development of clinical standards and a consensus regarding optimal practice. Clitoral reconstruction should be provided by multidisciplinary referral facilities conducting research with long-term follow-up on surgical morbidity and potential benefits.
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