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[Female circumcision: historical, sociological and medical aspects]
1Abteilung für Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Technischen Universität, Klinikum rechts der Isar, München.
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|March 18, 1999
Abstract:
Female circumcision is a very old tradition still widely practised in Africa. The extent of female circumcision ranges from resection of the clitoridal prepuce (= sunnitic circumcision) to resection of labia minora and majora as well as clitoridectomy (= pharaonic circumcision). Wound approximation by sutures or scar contraction may cause partial closure of the vaginal orifice (= infibulation). Historical, sociological as well as medical aspects are discussed and reconstructive procedures described.