Publications by authors named "Nicolas Kitic"

Background: Demand for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is rising. The main objective of this surgery is the creation of a perineo-genital complex that appears and functions as femininely as possible, with a sensitive clitoris and a vagina capable of receptive intercourse. Penile skin inversion is currently regarded as the gold standard technique.

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  • Reliable biomarkers are essential for gene therapy trials in spinocerebellar ataxias, particularly SCA7 patients.
  • The study, conducted in Paris, examined ophthalmological characteristics in 15 SCA7 carriers to explore the relationship between eye health and disease severity.
  • Results showed a significant correlation between CAG repeat lengths, disease severity, and various eye conditions, with many participants exhibiting cone or cone-rod dystrophy related to their ataxia scores.
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Purpose: To assess ophthalmology residents satisfaction regarding surgical training during residency in France.

Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 28 questions was designed and sent to residents of ophthalmology across the 27 French regions.

Results: A total of 30.

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Purpose: To describe the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of toddlers (under the age of 3) diagnosed with familial exudative vitreoretinopathy.

Methods: In this retrospective study, patients diagnosed with familial exudative vitreoretinopathy before the age of 3 were included. Presenting characteristics, genetic testing, management, and outcomes were collected.

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