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Imaging in Gender Affirmation Surgery
Omar Hassan1, Derek Sun2, Priyanka Jha2
1Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging and Ultrasound Section, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, box 0628, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0628, USA. omar.hassan@ucsf.edu.
Current Urology Reports
|January 30, 2021
Summary
This review details imaging for gender affirmation surgery, covering pre- and post-operative findings, complications, and interpretation pitfalls. Radiologists need this knowledge as these procedures become more common.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Surgical Imaging
- Transgender Healthcare
Background:
- Gender affirmation surgery is increasingly common.
- Radiologists play a crucial role in patient care.
- Understanding surgical outcomes is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in gender affirmation surgery.
- To describe imaging findings in patients undergoing these surgeries.
- To focus on postoperative appearances, complications, and interpretation challenges.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on gender affirmation surgery.
- Analysis of imaging modalities used in pre- and post-operative care.
- Discussion of common and rare postoperative complications.
Main Results:
- Multiple imaging modalities (CT, MRI, fluoroscopy) are used for surgical planning and monitoring.
- Imaging aids in identifying immediate and long-term postoperative complications.
- Radiologists must be prepared to interpret imaging for transgender patients.
Conclusions:
- Imaging is vital for transgender patients undergoing gender affirmation surgery.
- Familiarity with postoperative imaging is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Radiologists' expertise supports optimal patient outcomes.
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