title: Female genital mutilation: classification and management.
abstract: Female genital mutilation is a deeply rooted cultural tradition observed primarily in Africa and among certain communities in the Middle East and Asia. It has considerable health consequences. Women from the practising communities are increasingly seen within healthcare settings but few healthcare professionals are trained to treat their specific healthcare needs.
authors.affiliation: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Obstetric Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London. maligaye.bikoo@uclh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Maligaye
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bikoo
mesh_terms: D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000145:classification*; D003469:Culture; D004496:Education, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans