Strickland J L
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2301 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2001 Aug;14(3):109-12. doi: 10.1016/s1083-3188(01)00086-9.
Female circumcision/female genital mutilation (FC/FGM) refers to any alteration of the genitalia by excision or covering of the introitus done for nonmedical reasons. This procedure is widely prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and is traditionally performed on children and young adolescents. FC/FGM is associated with acute and long-term genitourinary and reproductive disorders that may require medical intervention. Due to turbulent economic and political immigration patterns, Western physicians may be called upon to care for children or adolescents from this part of the world. This review explains the procedure and the resultant physical alterations as well as the cultural and historic basis of this ancient tradition. Emphasis is also placed on the elements of culturally competent and compassionate care for young women who have undergone FC/FGM.
女性割礼/女性生殖器切割（FC/FGM）是指出于非医疗原因，通过切除或覆盖阴道口对生殖器进行的任何改变。这一手术在撒哈拉以南非洲地区广泛流行，传统上是对儿童和青少年实施。女性割礼/女性生殖器切割与急慢性泌尿生殖系统及生殖系统疾病相关，可能需要医疗干预。由于动荡的经济和政治移民模式，西方医生可能会被要求照顾来自世界这一地区的儿童或青少年。这篇综述解释了该手术及其导致的身体改变，以及这一古老传统的文化和历史基础。同时还强调了对接受过女性割礼/女性生殖器切割的年轻女性进行具有文化胜任力和同情心护理的要素。
