Abstract

ALEMAN RAMIREZ, Rebeca et al. Desórdenes del desarrollo sexual y cirugía correctiva. Med. leg. Costa Rica [online]. 2013, vol.30, n.2, pp.58-77. ISSN 2215-5287.

Gonadal development is determined by sexual chromosomes and autosomes, which produce hormones that direct the formation of internal and external genitals. Disorders in sexual differentiation appear when abnormalities in chromosomes, gonadal development or activity or production of hormones are present. This investigation is a review of research about disorders in sexual development present in children at birth and the following correction surgery. Also, it includes information concerning the normal anatomy of male and female genitourinary system, showing similarities and differences between them. People’s sexuality is determined by the chromosome sex, gonadal sex, genital sex and social sex. Based on these factors, physicians can determine the best surgical procedure for the patient. This investigation is focused on feminization surgery, in which a reduction of clitoris is done. After this, a separation of the vagina and urethra is also performed to then finalize with a vaginoplasty. Nowadays, the results of the correction surgery are the best that can be done, however, several studies indicate that not all patients are fulfilled with the results.

Keywords : Sexual ambiguity; gonads; genitals; surgery; feminization; vaginoplasty.

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