Publications by authors named "G Aksnes"
Background: There is limited research and conflicting results on the mental health and health-related quality of life of individuals surgically treated for hypospadias in childhood. Furthermore, the significance of patient-reported outcomes (PRO) in hypospadias is growing. More research is necessary on these topics, particularly in adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The importance of patient-reported outcomes (PRO) in hypospadias is increasing. However, more knowledge is needed concerning genital self-perception on appearance and function in adolescents. The complication rates for distal hypospadias is different from that for severe hypospadias, and expected outcomes related to sexual well-being and cosmetics may also differ.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Genital self-perception and self-reported outcome on sexual function represent important information in studies focusing on male adolescents born with a genital malformation. Normal data from an age-matched control group are essential for comparison and more knowledge is needed concerning age after puberty and before entering adulthood.
Objective: To investigate the self-reported outcome on genital perception and sexual outcome of healthy male adolescents aged 16 and 17 years.
Introduction: Evidence supporting best practice for long-gap esophageal atresia is limited. The European Reference Network for Rare Inherited Congenital Anomalies (ERNICA) organized a consensus conference on the management of patients with long-gap esophageal atresia based on expert opinion referring to the latest literature aiming to provide clear and uniform statements in this respect.
Materials And Methods: Twenty-four ERNICA representatives from nine European countries participated.