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Brielle Ochoa1, Erica M Weidler1, Melissa A Parks2
1Department of Surgery, Phoenix Children's, 1919 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA.
Abstract:
Patients with differences of sex development (DSDs) have complex anatomy and surgical needs related to both Mullerian and non-Mullerian structures. Approaches to vaginal reconstruction for these conditions are guided by individual anatomy, with the goal of establishing unobstructed outflow for the reproductive, urinary, and gastrointestinal tracts. Patients may have anatomy requiring vaginoplasty for either outflow tract obstruction or chosen sexual function. In this article, the authors focus on management of differences in vaginal anatomy with delayed vaginoplasty for the newborn with DSD.
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