• The Journal of urology · Sep 1999

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    Pediatric management of ambiguous and traumatized genitalia.

    • M Diamond.
    • Department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, USA.
    • J. Urol. 1999 Sep 1;162(3 Pt 2):1021-8.

    PurposeThe present standard of practice in the management of ambiguous and traumatized genitalia was evaluated.Materials And MethodsPublished cases of intersexuality and protocols for the management of traumatized genitalia were reviewed with consideration of the input of intersexual individuals. Independent research on different types of intersexuality is also presented.ResultsThe present standard pediatric recommendations and precepts for the management of ambiguous or traumatized genitalia are wanting. Followup studies on which to base treatment decisions are needed. Evidence based principles of medical management are proposed.ConclusionsA moratorium on sex reassignment cosmetic surgery is recommended. Also recommended are that followup studies should be instituted on past cases, and honesty and counseling should be the core of initial and subsequent treatment.

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