Peri-surgical imaging of intersex and gender diverse youths.
Pediatr Radiol
; 54(8): 1371-1390, 2024 07.
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| ID: mdl-38520560
ABSTRACT
This publication provides an overview of current imaging indications and practices for patients undergoing gender-affirming surgery, with an emphasis on the importance of tailored, patient-specific care. Gender-affirming surgeries are performed with personalized approaches at various stages of life for those with intersex traits or differences in sex development (I/DSD) and transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. For I/DSD patients, ultrasound, genitography, or MRI occurs during infancy and puberty to evaluate genital and gonadal anatomy. Facial harmonization involves bony and soft tissue modifications, guided by maxillofacial computerized tomography (CT) with three-dimensional reconstruction. Ultrasound is the main modality in assessing hormone-related and post-surgical changes in the chest. Imaging for genital reconstruction uses cross-sectional images and fluoroscopy to assess neoanatomy and complications.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Disorders of Sex Development
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Sex Reassignment Surgery
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Radiol
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States