Liu Pei,Song Hongcheng.Therapeutic principles and timing of surgical interventions for disorders of sex development in children[J].Journal of Clinical Pediatric Surgery,,():501-506.[doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn101785-20260324-00130]
Therapeutic principles and timing of surgical interventions for disorders of sex development in children
- Keywords:
- Disorder of Sex Development; Surgical Procedures; Operative; Multi-Disciplinary Treatment; Timing of Surgery; Treatment Principles; Child
- Abstract:
- Over the last two decades,surgical philosophy for disorders of sex development (DSD) has shifted from traditional anatomical ’normalization’ during infancy to a patient-centered,individualized treatment model emphasizing multidisciplinary team collaboration.Currently,non-standardized practices regarding therapeutic principles and the timing of surgical interventions for pediatric DSD have remained prevalent.Through integrating the relevant domestic and international literature with personal clinical experiences,this review focused upon the surgical timing as well as the general management principles for DSD children.The overall objective was to avoid irreversible consequences caused by inappropriate interventions and enhance the long-term quality-of-life for DSD children.
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收稿日期:2026-3-24。
通讯作者:宋宏程,Email:songhch1975@126.com