title: Female circumcision: obstetric issues.
abstract: Female circumcision is a problem unfamiliar to most Western obstetrician-gynecologists. We present a case illustrative of the unique management problems posed by these patients during labor. A method of releasing the anterior vulvar scar tissue to allow vaginal delivery is described. Sensitivity and a nonjudgmental approach as to what is culturally appropriate care for these women are of paramount importance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Gilson
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Vill
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Curet
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy