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Learner HI, Creighton SM, Wood D. Augmentation vaginoplasty with buccal mucosa for the surgical revision of postreconstructive vaginal stenosis: a case series. J Pediatr Urol 2019; 15:402.e1-402.e7. [PMID: 31351946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2019.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vaginal stenosis is a common consequence of vaginal reconstruction in childhood. Significant scarring can make dilation ineffective, and there maybe a paucity of skin to create perineal skin flaps. Numerous vaginoplasty techniques exist, including perineal skin flaps for distal stenosis and intestinal vaginoplasty requiring laparotomy and bowel anastomosis. Buccal mucosa graft is widely used in urethroplasty and has been reported in neovaginal construction. It is easily accessible with minimal graft site morbidity and provides a close functional replica to vaginal mucosa. AIM The aim was to describe the use of buccal mucosa grafts for the surgical revision of postreconstructive vaginal stenosis. METHOD The study setting was a tertiary centre for congenital gynaecological anomalies. Buccal mucosa grafting was provided to women with vaginal stenosis unsuitable for perineal skin flaps and in whom intestinal vaginoplasty was the next option. Four cases have been performed, and the medical notes were reviewed for clinical data. RESULTS Mean age at buccal mucosa vaginoplasty was 21 years (range 18-26 years). Two patients had a cloacal anomaly, one had mosaic Turner syndrome and one had postradiation vaginal stenosis. All four had undergone previous vaginal reconstruction. In all cases, there was a tight band of vaginal stenosis either too proximal or with insufficient perineal tissue to allow a perineal flap vaginoplasty. There were no immediate complications. Mean clinic follow-up was 16 months (3 months-4 years). Two patients were able to have penetrative sexual intercourse, and two were using vaginal dilators successfully. Patients have an email contact for the team nurse specialist and therefore are able to contact before clinical review if they develop concerns. DISCUSSION The use of buccal mucosal grafts for vaginoplasty is increasingly reported. This is the first detailed case series describing its use for augmentation vaginoplasty with postreconstructive/stenosis. CONCLUSIONS All patients had a successful outcome with a normal capacity vagina, and two were able to have penetrative intercourse. This suggests that buccal mucosal graft vaginoplasty is a safe and effective alternative for women with previous vaginal reconstruction requiring surgery for vaginal stenosis.
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- H I Learner
- Department of Women's Health, University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, 2nd Floor North Wing, NW1 2PG, London, UK.
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- Department of Women's Health, University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, 2nd Floor North Wing, NW1 2PG, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, 2nd Floor North Wing, NW1 2PG, London, UK
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Schoer MB, Nguyen PN, Merritt DF, Wesevich VG, Hollander AS. The Role of Patient Advocacy and the Declining Rate of Clitoroplasty in 46,XX Patients With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2018; 57:1664-1671. [PMID: 30261740 DOI: 10.1177/0009922818803407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Prior to the 1990s, most 46,XX infants with clitoromegaly secondary to congenital adrenal hyperplasia were treated with feminizing genitoplasty to make their cosmetic appearance congruent with their genotypic sex. A 2006 consensus statement for the management of intersex disorders accepted input from patient advocates and did not support purely cosmetic surgery for clitoromegaly. This study examined the extent to which the desired change was implemented in practice. Retrospective chart review was performed at a single Midwestern tertiary care medical center for patients born between 1979 and 2013. Of 45 virilized patients, 40 had clitoromegaly and 39 had urogenital sinus or posterior labial fusion. Twenty-seven (67.5%) patients underwent clitoroplasty and 33 (84.6%) underwent perineoplasty, including vaginoplasty, urethroplasty, imperforate vagina repair, and/or posterior labial fusion repair. There was a linear decline in the rate of clitoroplasty over time for the patient cohort. This study demonstrates the power of patient advocacy to improve medical practice.
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Özer M, Mortimore I, Jansma EP, Mullender MG. Labiaplasty: motivation, techniques, and ethics. Nat Rev Urol 2018; 15:175-189. [DOI: 10.1038/nrurol.2018.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Sircili MHP, Bachega TSS, Madureira G, Gomes L, Mendonca BB, Dénes FT. Surgical Treatment after Failed Primary Correction of Urogenital Sinus in Female Patients with Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Are Good Results Possible? Front Pediatr 2016; 4:118. [PMID: 27833904 PMCID: PMC5081340 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2016.00118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Genital reconstruction in female patients with virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is very challenging. Our aim was to evaluate the techniques employed to treat complications after failure of primary urogenital sinus (UGS) surgery, as well as the result of these reoperations. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty girls with virilizing CAH who were previously submitted to genitoplasty in our service and elsewhere had recurrent UGS stenosis and vaginal introitus stenosis that required surgical treatment. The main symptoms were recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) in nine, dyspareunia in six, and hematocolpos in three (two associated with sepsis). The anatomical findings were the persistence of UGS with stenosis in 17 patients and vaginal introitus stenosis in 3. The mean age at procedure was 15.2 years, averaging 13.1 years after the first surgery. The surgical techniques employed were isolated perineal flap in 17 patients and perineal flap with partial mobilization of UGS in 3. The mean follow-up after the procedure was 4.8 years (varying from 1 to 17 years). RESULTS Vaginal dilations were performed after surgery in 15 patients. Good functional and anatomical results were obtained in 15 patients, with vaginal introitus amenable to dilators of 3.0 cm in diameter. Five patients with high vaginal insertion had recurrent vaginal stenosis and required a surgical revision. No patients presented menstrual obstruction or UTI after surgery. Eight of the 15 adult patients are sexually active. CONCLUSION The reoperation to treat failed primary UGS treatment using Y-V flap and partial mobilization techniques associated with vaginal dilations, promoted good anatomical, and functional results with low morbidity in 75% of the patients.
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- Maria Helena Palma Sircili
- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Division of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil
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- Division of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil
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- Division of Endocrinology, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil
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Congenital disruptions of sex hormone production lead to wide-ranging developmental and physiological effects in individuals who have atypical chromosomal, gonadal or anatomic sex. Aberrant developmental sex hormone exposure causes disorders of genital anatomy, attainment of secondary sexual characteristics and has long-term effects on metabolism, fertility and psychological functioning. Principles in the management of disorders of sex development (DSD) aim to improve physiological health and long-term outcome, as well as development of male or female sexual anatomy. Concerns raised by DSD patient advocacy groups about beneficence and autonomy with respect to prescribed hormone treatments and avoidance of unnecessary genital and gonadal surgery have demanded greater informed consent and attention to long-term outcome. Hormone treatment is influenced by underlying clinical diagnosis and by factors such as sex of rearing and gender identity of the affected individual. We describe diagnostic criteria for different DSDs, clinical considerations in management protocols, together with current concepts and detailed practical hormone treatments for male and female individuals with DSD. Gender identity issues requiring multidisciplinary consensus, ethical consideration and informed consent or assent from the young person are also addressed.
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- Jacqueline Hewitt
- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Children's Hospital, 3 West Clinical Offices, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Children's Hospital, 3 West Clinical Offices, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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Yau M, Pina C, Khattab A, Barhen A, New MI. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia owing to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. Expert Opin Orphan Drugs 2015. [DOI: 10.1517/21678707.2015.1035254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Piaggio LA. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Review from a Surgeon's Perspective in the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century. Front Pediatr 2014; 1:50. [PMID: 24400298 PMCID: PMC3877834 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2013.00050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Accepted: 12/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) most commonly due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common type of disorder of sex development. This review will focus on CAH addressing historical and current surgical techniques with their anatomical foundations, with special attention to long-term results and outcomes on sexual function, patient satisfaction, patient attitude toward surgery, and ongoing controversies in management of these patients.
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- Lisandro Ariel Piaggio
- Universidad Nacional Del Sur, Abordaje Quirúrgico de las Enfermedades, Cirugía y Urologia Infantil , Bahía Blanca , Argentina ; Hospital IGA Dr. J. Penna, Pediatría, Cirugía Infantil , Bahía Blanca , Argentina
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Yankovic F, Cherian A, Steven L, Mathur A, Cuckow P. Current practice in feminizing surgery for congenital adrenal hyperplasia; a specialist survey. J Pediatr Urol 2013; 9:1103-7. [PMID: 23693144 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2013.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2012] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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AIM To present the outcome of an online survey of the current practice in feminizing surgery for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) among the specialists attending the IVth World Congress of the International Society of Hypospadias and Disorders of the Sex Development (ISHID), 2011. MATERIAL AND METHODS An online survey covered 13 individual questions regarding the management and surgical techniques for 46XX CAH patients. All delegates attending the conference were invited to complete this anonymous survey. The data was analysed by three of the authors. RESULTS A total of 162 delegates had registered for the conference and 60% of them were paediatric surgeons or paediatric urologists. 65 delegates completed the online survey. Early surgery, before the age of two years, is preferred by 78% of the surgeons and most of them would include clitoroplasty, vaginoplasty and labioplasty. The most frequent surgical technique used for the clitoroplasty is the partial excision of the corpora cavernosa and the skin flap or "U flap" vaginoplasty. Routine vaginal dilatations after puberty are advocated by 28% of the delegates. More than 75% report good outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of the methodology of this survey, this study suggests that there is agreement in many aspects related with the surgical treatment for 46XX CAH. Self reported outcomes are satisfactory for most of the respondents.
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- Francisca Yankovic
- Department of Paediatric Urology, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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Urinary incontinence - an unusual indication for early vaginoplasty in late presenting congenital adrenal hyperplasia. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2013; 26:e103-4. [PMID: 23602038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2013.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2012] [Revised: 12/08/2012] [Accepted: 02/05/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive condition leading to deficient cortisol with an incidence of 1/16,000. Patients with CAH typically present early with ambiguous genitalia or as an emergency with adrenal crisis. CASE We report an atypical late presentation of a 4-year-old girl with pubertal-like symptoms and urinary incontinence, due to a persistent urogenital sinus (UGS). An early vaginoplasty was successfully performed allowing the patient to achieve continence. CONCLUSION Literature describing the symptoms of CAH with UGS is scarce. The case is unusual in demonstrating pubertal-like symptoms and urinary incontinence due to the late presentation of a persistent UGS, highlighting the need for an open mind in assessment of children with urinary incontinence. Timing of surgery is controversial, and cases need to be considered on an individual basis.
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Fallat ME, Hertweck P, Ralston SJ. Surgical and ethical challenges in disorders of sexual development. Adv Pediatr 2012; 59:283-302. [PMID: 22789583 DOI: 10.1016/j.yapd.2012.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A resolution to the difficulties faced by parents, physicians, and pediatric patients in treating DSDs will only come with better communication and improved research methodologies. Advocacy groups and the Internet have allowed the intersex community to have a larger role in guiding the research and the ethical frameworks that are used in treating these disorders. These disorders are unusual and collaboration across medical centers should be the rule rather than the exception. When possible, treatments that are innovative or experimental should be subjected to rigorous research oversight [29,30]. Defined periods of family crisis in which counseling and education become important are at the time of diagnosis [30,31], at the time of any surgical procedure, and at the beginning of major developmental stages. Historically, children were often left uninformed until someone judged them old and mature enough to comprehend how they were different. These attempts to protect individual children from their condition may have left them vulnerable to a personal crisis at an age when sexual identity and identity with a peer group are important. Both the needs of the child and the adult the child will become should be considered in making treatment decisions for children and adolescents with DSDs. It is best to counsel parents and educate developing children in a way that parallels chronologic and conceptual growth. When possible, the child should be involved in an age-appropriate fashion in the decision-making process and accurate information about the child's history and body should be made available. In addition, parents and families need as much information as possible and support systems that will help them navigate these challenging situations.
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- Mary E Fallat
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
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Murphy C, Allen L, Jamieson MA. Ambiguous genitalia in the newborn: an overview and teaching tool. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2011; 24:236-50. [PMID: 21872773 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2011.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2011] [Accepted: 02/03/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Ambiguous genitalia is a significant example of a disorder of sexual development, in which the external genitalia do not have the typical appearance of either sex. Although the birth of a child with ambiguous genitalia is rare, the emergent nature of the issue demands that healthcare providers have at least a familiarity with the underlying etiologies, the issues, and the initial approach to diagnosis and management. With numerous etiologies, potential difficulties with reaching a diagnosis, and many challenges with immediate and long-term care, the topic of ambiguous genitalia can be daunting. We provide a review of basic embryology, as well as a classification system for understanding the various etiological causes of ambiguous genitalia. The important clinical aspects of diagnosis and management are also highlighted, and a teaching tool has been included to help the reader (or their learners) to solidify information presented. Our overall goal is to provide practical information on ambiguous genitalia and allow the clinician to apply this information to clinically relevant scenarios.
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- Carla Murphy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Jordan-Young RM. Hormones, context, and "brain gender": a review of evidence from congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Soc Sci Med 2011; 74:1738-44. [PMID: 21962724 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2010] [Revised: 07/19/2011] [Accepted: 08/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Brain organization theory suggests that steroid hormones during fetal development permanently organize the brain for gender, including patterns of sexuality, cognition, temperament, and interests that differ by sex. This widely-accepted theory has important implications for health, ranging from medical management of infants with intersex conditions to suggested etiologies for sex differences in autism, depression, and other mental health problems. Studies of genetic females with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), in which high prenatal androgens have been linked to both atypical genitals and "masculine" patterns of gender and sexuality, are particularly important. Based on a comprehensive review of research on CAH, this article demonstrates that such studies have neglected four broad categories of variables that plausibly affect psychosexual development: (1) physiological effects of CAH, including complex disruption of steroid hormones from early development onwards; (2) intensive medical intervention and surveillance, which many women with CAH describe as traumatic; (3) direct effects of genital morphology on sexuality (versus indirect effects that "masculine" genitals may have on gender socialization); and (4) expectations of masculinization that likely affect both the development and evaluation of gender and sexuality in CAH. Complex and iterative interactions among postnatal biological variables, medical interventions, and social context provide a more plausible explanation for atypicalities in psychology and behavior that have been reported for genetic females with CAH than the conventional explanation that early androgens have "masculinized" their brains.
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- Rebecca M Jordan-Young
- Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Barnard College, Columbia University, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027, USA.
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Disorders of sex development are medical conditions in which the development of chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomic sex varies from normal and may be incongruent with each other. This article primarily addresses the medical conditions where infants may be born with ambiguous genitalia leading to decisions with regard to gender assignment. The approach to investigations and diagnosis in the newborn period will be stressed within an interprofessional team. Policies with regard to surgery have developed, with techniques evolving and data emerging from long-term outcome studies. Current medical and surgical management are reviewed. Finally, a developmental approach to disclosure is presented.
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Merali HS, Gargollo PC, Diamond DA. Treatment of clitoromegaly of culturally diverse patients. J Pediatr Urol 2009; 5:292-6. [PMID: 19303817 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.02.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2008] [Accepted: 02/11/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Clitoroplasty is a procedure usually performed in young children, but its long-term psychosexual importance is controversial. We present two adult women from different cultural backgrounds who desired surgery for clitoromegaly. METHODS A similar clitoroplasty procedure with preservation of the neurovascular bundle was performed on both patients. Preoperative and postoperative interviews were conducted by an independent observer to learn about the effects of the condition and the surgery. RESULTS The Icelandic patient had bilateral ovarian dysgerminomas and a gonadoblastoma. The Bolivian patient had a 17beta-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase deficiency. Both patients reported normal libido but sexual inactivity because they felt 'embarrassed'. Postoperatively, our patients reported normal clitoral sensation and that they were sexually active. They differed in their opinion regarding the optimal timing of clitoroplasty - one suggesting surgery soon after birth and the other recommending deferral until informed consent by the patient is possible. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of cultural background patients are affected by clitoromegaly. This is demonstrated in these cases by the reported feelings of discomfort, distress, and sexual inactivity due to embarrassment. The long-term significance of clitoromegaly and the value of clitoroplasty for young patients with disorders of sexual differentiation remain controversial.
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- Hasan S Merali
- Department of Urology, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Kalfa N, Liu B, Cao M, Vilella M, Hsieh M, Baskin LS. 3-dimensional neuroanatomy of the human fetal pelvis: anatomical support for partial urogenital mobilization in the treatment of urogenital sinus. J Urol 2008; 180:1709-14; discussion 1714-5. [PMID: 18708223 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.03.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2007] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Retrospective reviews suggest that the functional outcomes of surgery of the urogenital sinus have often been unsatisfactory and to our knowledge the long-term results of newer surgical techniques have yet to be evaluated. A precise understanding of pelvic fetal neuroanatomy is germane for optimizing surgical correction of the urogenital sinus. MATERIALS AND METHODS The pelves of 10 human female fetuses were serially sectioned. Masson's trichrome staining and immunochemistry for the neuronal marker S100 (Dako Corp., Carpinteria, California) along with anatomical computer reconstruction allowed 3-dimensional analysis of the nerves in relation to the pelvic structures as an animated motion picture. RESULTS Two types of neuronal structures were identified. 1) A dense perivisceral foil of branching nerves closely surrounded the pelvic organs. The localization of most nerves was on the external faces of the viscera with a limited fraction in the rectovaginal and urethrovaginal septa. This innervation was from the anterior cephalad periurethral area to the posterior caudal perirectal area. 2) A significant amount of nerves surrounded the cephalad urethra on its anterior and posterior faces. CONCLUSIONS Based on these anatomical data during surgical repair of a urogenital sinus we would advocate minimal mobilization of the lateral faces of the vagina, avoiding dissection of the proximal urethra above the pubic bone and electing a vaginal flap in severe cases.
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- Nicolas Kalfa
- Center for Study and Treatment of Hypospadias, Department of Urology, University of California-San Francisco Children's Medical Center, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143, USA
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Hughes IA. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: a lifelong disorder. HORMONE RESEARCH 2007; 68 Suppl 5:84-9. [PMID: 18174717 DOI: 10.1159/000110585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), the most common cause of ambiguous genitalia of the newborn, requires rapid assessment by a multidisciplinary team including a neonatologist, paediatric endocrinologist, paediatric urologist and geneticist. There is also a role for the clinical psychologist with psychosexual counselling experience as families cope with disorders of sex development. This brief review summarises the continuum of disorders that are manifested in patients with CAH according to age and sex, with emphasis on the lifetime nature of the issues that accompany this disorder and on the long-lasting ramifications of pediatric management decisions for both males and females. CONCLUSIONS There are many management aspects of caring for patients with CAH that clearly fall into the purview of paediatricians or adult-care physicians. There are also areas where responsibilities overlap and require several professionals providing coordinated care.
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- Ieuan A Hughes
- Department of Paediatrics, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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