Correction for female pseudohermaphroditism in 13 patients caused by extraneous androgen
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Abstract
Objective: To explore operative methods for female pseudohermaphroditism caused by extraneous androgen.Methods: According to characteristics of vuval malformation,plastic operation of clitoris,greater and smaller lips of pudendum,prolonged urethra and lower segmental vagina were performed respectively and female vulva was restored.Results: Operations on 13 patients were all successful.Female vulva was recovered.Vagina could hold two fingers.External open position of urethra was normal.Sexual life was satisfactory after marriage.Conclusions: Various corrections were designed according to characteristics of vuval malformation.Autografts are fully used to make the anatomical structure and physiological functions tend to be normal after correction.
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