Open AccessFeminizing genital reconstruction in congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Author(s) -
Jeffrey A. Leslie,
Mark P. Cain,
Richard C. Rink
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.45532
Subject(s) - virilization , medicine , congenital adrenal hyperplasia , vaginoplasty , sex organ , vagina , genitourinary system , disorders of sex development , surgery , hormone , anatomy , biology , androgen , genetics
The past several decades have seen multiple advances in the surgical reconstruction for girls born with Disorders of Sexual Differentiation. This surgery can be technically very demanding, and must be individualized for each patient, as the degree of virilization and level of confluence of the vagina and urogenital sinus will dictate the surgical approach.In this manuscript we present our approach and experience in the surgical options for girls born with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, with special attention regarding clitoroplasty, urogenital mobilization, and vaginoplasty.