Defibulation: A Visual Reference and Learning Tool

J Sex Med. 2018 Apr;15(4):601-611. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.01.010. Epub 2018 Feb 17.

Abstract

Female genital mutilation type III (infibulation) is achieved by narrowing the vaginal orifice by creating a covering seal, accomplished by cutting and appositioning the labia minora and/or labia majora, with or without clitoral excision. Infibulation is responsible for significant urogynecological, obstetrical, and psychosexual consequences that can be treated with defibulation (or de-infibulation), an operation that opens the infibulation scar, exposing the vulvar vestibule, vaginal orifice, external urethral meatus, and eventually the clitoris. This article provides a practical comprehensive, up-to-date visual learning tool on defibulation, with information on pre-operative, post-operative, and follow-up information. Abdulcadir J, Marras S, Catania L, et al. Defibulation: a visual reference and learning tool. J Sex Med 2018;15:601-611.

Keywords: Defibulation; Female Genital Cutting; Female Genital Mutilation; Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting; Learning Tool; Visual Tool.

MeSH terms

  • Circumcision, Female*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / education*
  • Humans
  • Teaching