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Transsexualism: A selective review.

Southern Medical Journal

|February 1, 1976

Summary

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This review covers the evaluation and treatment of patients seeking sex reassignment. It discusses causes, clinical distinctions, and selection criteria for gender-affirming surgery, reporting preliminary findings.

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Medical research
Psychiatry
Endocrinology

Background:

Transsexualism presents complex challenges in patient evaluation and treatment.
Understanding the etiology and differential diagnosis of gender identity disorders is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current progress in the evaluation and treatment of individuals seeking sex reassignment.
To discuss the causes and clinical differentiation of transsexualism, transvestism, and homosexuality.
To present criteria for selecting candidates for sex reassignment surgery and report preliminary results.

Main Methods:

Literature review on transsexualism, transvestism, and homosexuality.
Clinical case discussions and diagnostic criteria.
Analysis of patient selection for sex reassignment surgery.

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Main Results:

Established criteria for patient selection for sex reassignment surgery.
Reported preliminary outcomes from Vanderbilt University's program.
Highlighted the importance of accurate clinical differentiation between related conditions.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive evaluation and clear selection criteria are essential for successful sex reassignment surgery.
Further research is needed to fully understand the causes and optimize treatment for gender dysphoria.