Female Circumcision (Infibulation)

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59 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 4 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: A general term encompassing three types of excision of the external female genitalia - Sunna, clitoridectomy, and infibulation. It is associated with severe health risks and has been declared illegal in many places, but continues to be widely practiced in a number of countries, particularly in Africa.

Also Known As:

Infibulation; Clitoridectomy; Circumcision, Female; Clitorectomy; Circumcisions, Female; Clitorectomies; Clitoridectomies; Female Circumcisions; Infibulations; Genital Mutilation, Female

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Therapeutics: 5232

Cosmetic Techniques: 5

Non-Therapeutic Body Modification: 1

Female Circumcision: 59

Operative Surgical Procedures: 4

Non-Therapeutic Body Modification: 1

Female Circumcision: 59

Urogenital Surgical Procedures

Gynecologic Surgical Procedures: 694

Female Circumcision: 59

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Culture

Female Circumcision: 59

Experts

1.	Kristensen, Ida Bruun: 1 article (01/2008)
2.	Rennie, Stuart: 1 article (11/2007)
3.	Muula, Adamson: 1 article (11/2007)
4.	Westreich, Daniel: 1 article (11/2007)
5.	Poulin, M: 1 article (11/2007)
6.	Trinitapoli, J: 1 article (11/2007)
7.	Adams, J: 1 article (11/2007)
8.	Brewer, Devon D: 1 article (03/2007)
9.	Roberts, John M: 1 article (03/2007)
10.	Brody, Stuart: 1 article (03/2007)

Related Diseases

1.	Syndrome 01/01/2008 - "OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of the labio-vestibular flap technique in managing circumcised women with Rokitansky syndrome and in correcting the sexuality defects caused by the anomaly present and by female circumcision" 09/01/2000 - "The entities discussed are as follows: female circumcision as a ritualistic tradition, with many associated complications; prostatourethritis and urethral syndrome; urethral diverticula as an overlooked rare pathology in urological practice; urethrorectal fistula; pelvic fracture urethral injuries and its current standard treatment algorithm; and urethral strictures and new endoscopic or surgical reconstructive techniques." Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Infertility (Sterility) 07/01/2002 - "This study explores the association between type of female circumcision and infertility and fertility in Sudan using the 1989-90 Demographic and Health Survey" 08/01/2000 - "This study explores the association between female circumcision and infertility and fertility, using information from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)" 06/01/2004 - "OBJECTIVE: To present a case report of a patient with primary infertility from female circumcision, the management of the patient, and a review of the literature" 06/01/2004 - "Infertility from female circumcision." 07/01/2002 - "The effects of type of female circumcision on infertility and fertility in Sudan." Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Pseudohermaphroditism 05/01/1958 - "Psychologic studies before and after clitoridectomy in female pseudohermaphroditism caused by congenital virilizing adrenal hyperplasia." Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Prolapse 12/01/1997 - "OBJECTIVE: The clinical case presented herein is part of a study intended to demonstrate the validity of infibulation, either alone or combined with bladder neck suspension, for correction of genital prolapse associated with urinary disturbances (incontinence, urine retention) in elderly patients whose general condition does not permit the use of prolonged anesthesia or major destructive surgery" 12/01/1997 - "Correction of complete urogenital prolapse with infibulation." Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Hyperplasia 05/01/1958 - "Psychologic studies before and after clitoridectomy in female pseudohermaphroditism caused by congenital virilizing adrenal hyperplasia." Order ALL the reference details at left...

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