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- Title
Long-term Cosmetic and Functional Outcomes of Feminizing Genital Surgery.
- Authors
Yıldız, Zeliha Akış; Tiryaki, Tuğrul
- Abstract
Background: In this study, long-term cosmetic and functional results, quality of life, emotions, and feelings of patients who underwent feminizing genitoplasty were evaluated. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two disorders of sex development cases who underwent feminizing genitoplasty were retrospectively evaluated. The primary pathology of the cases, the age of the operation, and the operations performed were recorded from the patient files. Cosmetic evaluation was performed. The sensitivity of the clitoris and vagina was evaluated. A questionnaire was administered to the patients to evaluate gender role and quality of life. Results: The age of 22 cases included in the present study ranged from 12.33 to 26.02 years, and the mean age was found to be 18.50±4.23 years. Except for three cases, all cases perceived a heat difference of 2 °C below and above 37 °C. All patients stated that they were cosmetically satisfied. In the present study, it supports the behavior similar to male subjects. It was found that the quality of life was not affected in patients with disorders of sex development. Conclusion: In most studies, it remains a subjective assessment because of the small number of cases and the absence of standardized scales. The fact that the culture of each country is different and the living standards are different can also change the treatment and prognosis of the patients. These patients face multiple life-long problems, from urinary tract infections to psychiatric problems. As the treating team, we should carefully evaluate the needs of these cases, keeping this in mind.
- Subjects
GENITAL surgery; QUALITY of life; EMOTIONS; COSMETICS; URINARY tract infections
- Publication
Hamidiye Medical Journal, 2023, Vol 4, Issue 3, p161
- ISSN
2718-0956
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4274/hamidiyemedj.galenos.2023.86158