Publications by authors named "A Spinoit"
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- The free radial forearm flap (FRFF) is commonly used for phalloplasty but has drawbacks like noticeable scarring and deflation, leading to the search for alternatives.
- This study analyzed the long-term outcomes of the pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery (SCIP) flap for reconstructive surgeries conducted between 2012 and 2022.
- Results showed that 100% of SCIP-flaps achieved primary closure, but 14% of urethral reconstructions failed, while overall complication rates were comparable to other methods, although shaft sensation may be lower.
Purpose: Genital gender-affirming surgery in transmasculine patients encompasses both metoidioplasty and phalloplasty. Some patients opt to undergo staged phalloplasty by metoidioplasty first (SPMF). The aim of this study was to evaluate whether SPMF is associated with less surgical complications compared with immediate phalloplasty (IP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To review the available literature on variant genital gender-affirming surgery (GGAS), including the reasons for performing it, the surgeries themselves and their outcomes.
Methods: A systematic review on the performance of variant GGAS was conducted (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews [PROSPERO] identifier: CRD42022306684) researching PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane databases from inception up to 31 December 2023. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, and risk of bias was assessed for each study using the five-criteria quality assessment checklist.
Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin and a selective vasopressin receptor 2 agonist. It was first synthesised in 1967 and utilised for its antidiuretic properties. It is also used in bleeding disorders to enhance clotting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction & Background: Standard urotherapy is a well-established treatment for children with incontinence, although it is often challenging for both child and parents, and not always successful. As an alternative, several in- and outpatient bladder training programs have shown positive results on achieving continence. However, the disadvantage is the hospital environment, which can be more stressful for the child, and also quite expensive for society.
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