ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2018
Female Genital Mutilation Reconstruction for Plastic Surgeons-A Call to Arms.
Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sensitivity after Clitoral Reconstruction in Patients with Female Genital Mutilation.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of 19 Patients Undergoing Clitoral and Labial Reconstruction After Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2022Article
- The Perception of African Immigrant Women Living in Spain Regarding the Persistence of FGM.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- National Survey of US Plastic Surgeon Experience with Female Genital Mutilation.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
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Abstract
The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is performed for historically engrained cultural beliefs with no recognized health benefits. FGM continues to be practiced secondary to motivating factors based on cultural beliefs, the majority of which aim to maintain the "purity" of the female victim. The World Health Organization has classified FGM into 4 types ranging from partial clitoral resection to complete clitoral excision along with the majority of the vulva. The list of short and long-term complications is extensive and morbid, including injury to the patient's sexuality and feminine identity. Reconstructive surgery can be an important addition to psychotherapy for these women with the goal of correcting the appearance of the vulva to achieve a more normal appearance, and to restore clitoral function. We suggest that this represents an opportunity for plastic surgeons to use our wealth of reconstructive knowledge to provide restoration of form and function to FGM victims.
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