Endoscopy and Laparoscopy in Disorders of Sex Development.

Authors :: Tafazzoli K
Wünsch L
Bouteleux M
Lindert J
Schulz T
Birnbaum W
Marshall L
Hiort O
Tüshaus L
Source :: Sexual development : genetics, molecular biology, evolution, endocrinology, embryology, and pathology of sex determination and differentiation [Sex Dev] 2018; Vol. 12 (1-3), pp. 100-105. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Feb 08.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Endoscopy and laparoscopy are used for the assessment of disorders of sex development (DSD) and therapeutic interventions. Endoscopy (urethra-cystoscopy, vaginoscopy) is especially useful when vaginal or urethral surgery is planned. It is also valuable for the assessment of complications. Laparoscopy is used to identify sex ducts and gonads and to perform minimally invasive abdominal and pelvic surgery. This article reviews clinical indications, limitations, findings, and their reporting. It further discusses the impact of these findings on care in typical clinical situations.<br /> (© 2018 S. Karger AG, Basel.)

Subjects :: Disorders of Sex Development diagnostic imaging
Female
Gonads diagnostic imaging
Gonads pathology
Humans
Male
Disorders of Sex Development diagnosis
Laparoscopy

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1661-5433
Volume :: 12
Issue :: 1-3
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Sexual development : genetics, molecular biology, evolution, endocrinology, embryology, and pathology of sex determination and differentiation
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 29414828
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1159/000486871