Clitoral Reconstruction Using a Vaginal Graft After Female Genital Mutilation (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Mañero,I.,& Labanca,T.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Objective: The study aimed to describe a novel surgical technique for clitorolabial reconstruction using a vaginal graft.
Study Population: Women with mutilated genitals who requested reconstructive surgery
Findings: The total Female Sexual Function Index improved from 16 prior to surgery to 29 following surgery. Similarly,the Female Self-Image Genital Scale improved from 11 to 23. Clitoral repair following genital mutilation was connected with enhanced sexual function and impression of genital aesthetics.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Spain