Citation

Morrone A, Hercogova J, Lotti T. Int. J. Dermatol. 2002; 41(5): 253-263.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, International Society of Dermatology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1046/j.1365-4362.2002.01481.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional cultural practice, but also a form of violence against girls, which affects their lives as adult women. FGM comprises a wide range of procedures: the excision of the prepuce; the partial or total excision of the clitoris (clitoridectomy) and labia; or the stitching and narrowing of the vaginal orifice (infibulation).