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  • Transgender Healthcare

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  • 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.