Gender-Affirming Chest Reconstruction Among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents in the US From 2016 to 2019.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.3595
Abstract: This cross-sectional study examines the incidence, demographic characteristics, and cost associated with masculinizing and feminizing chest surgical procedures among individuals younger than 18 years. read more here.
Keywords: among transgender; affirming chest; chest reconstruction; gender affirming ... See more keywords
Nationwide Estimates of Gender-Affirming Chest Reconstruction in the United States, 2016-2019.
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DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjac193
Abstract: BACKGROUND Under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, introduced in 2016, increased access to gender-affirming surgeries for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Masculinizing chest reconstruction (e.g., mastectomy) and feminizing chest reconstruction (e.g., augmentation… read more here.
Keywords: affirming chest; chest reconstruction; reconstruction; gender affirming ... See more keywords
Masculinizing Chest Reconstruction in Adolescents and Young Adults
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003735
Abstract: Background Masculinizing chest reconstruction (MCR) has been shown to improve quality of life and gender dysphoria in transmasculine adult patients. As nationwide access to gender-affirming care expands, more adolescents are seeking MCR. However, there is… read more here.
Keywords: masculinizing chest; postoperative complications; adolescents young; young adults ... See more keywords