Transfer of surgical competences in the treatment of intersex disorders in Togo
Afr. j. paediatri. surg. (Online)
; 6(2): 82-84, 2009.
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Background:
To evaluate the impact of scientific seminar on the sexual ambiguity on patients and paediatric surgeons in French-speaking African countries. Materials andMethods:
This was a report of the proceeding of a teaching seminar on intersex management; which was held from December 4 th to 8 th ; 2006; in the Paediatric Surgery Department of Tokoin Teaching Hospital and the Surgery Department of ""Saint Jean de Dieu"" Hospital of Afagnan; Togo.Results:
There were 107 participants [five professors of paediatric surgery; 62 African paediatric surgeons (including 15 from African French- speaking countries); and 40 general surgeons]. The workshop involved a two-day theoretical teaching session (aimed at understanding; recognising; and treating the sexual ambiguities); and practical session; during these sessions different intersexes (one case of mixed gonadal dysgenesis; two of female pseudohermaphroditism; and two of male pseudohermaphroditism); were operated free of charge. Participants expressed satisfaction and confidence with regard to the management of intersex after the seminar.Conclusion:
This scientific forum allowed possible exchange of competence among the paediatric surgeons with regard to efficient treatment of sexual ambiguities"
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Main subject:
Pediatrics
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Professional Competence
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Togo
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Education, Continuing
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
Afr. j. paediatri. surg. (Online)
Year:
2009
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Article