Surgical reconstruction in female genital mutilation

Turk J Urol. 2016 Jun;42(2):111-4. doi: 10.5152/tud.2015.89982.

Abstract

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an unusual condition for our country. However, an increase in FGM in future days can be predicted with the increasing numbers of exchange students coming from African countries, migration of refugees and socioeconomic relations with the African countries. We want to share our experience of two FGM victims admitted to our clinic with the request of reconstructive vulvar surgery before their marriage. Both women had WHO Type III FGM. Physical examination findings and surgical reconstruction techniques were presented.

Keywords: Female circumcision; genital mutilation; iatrogenic labial fusion; urogenital complication; vulvar reconstruction.