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01-12-2021 | Dysthymic Disorder | Invited Commentary

Invited Commentary: An Updated Overview of Gender Dysphoria and Gender Affirmation Surgery: What Every Plastic Surgeon Should Know

Author: Michaela A. West

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 12/2021

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The authors provide an important overview about a topic that is unfamiliar to most general surgeons and many plastic surgeons [1]. A greater familiarity with medical/surgical management of transgender individuals is important for all types of surgeons. While the authors have provided an updated overview of available gender affirming surgical options to mitigate gender dysphoria in transgender individuals, it is also important to understand the totality of care for transgender persons. …

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Title: Invited Commentary: An Updated Overview of Gender Dysphoria and Gender Affirmation Surgery: What Every Plastic Surgeon Should Know
Author: Michaela A. West
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Dysthymic Disorder
Testosterone
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 12/2021
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-021-06183-4

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