Developing an interdisciplinary consultation service for vulvar disorders

Anemüller, Waltraud; Recke, Andreas; Altgassen, C.; Kelling, Katharina

doi:10.1111/j.1610-0387.2012.07837.x

Cited by 17 publications

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“…We believe it is because most of the infections are treated by general practioners or even gynecologists, in primary care. These data are, though, similar to what was found by Anemuller et al . Psoriasis, which is also counted as one of the most important vulvar dermatoses, together with some other diseases, such as condylomata acuminata, bullous diseases (pemphigus vulgaris), vitiligo, lupus, and melanocytic nevi, were not numerous (or nonexistent at all) in our casuistic because in the dermatology department of HCFMUSP, there are specific outpatient services that treat these conditions, therefore, these patients are not referred to the vulvar clinic (Fig.…”

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Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients attended in a vulvar clinic of the dermatology outpatient unit of a tertiary hospital during a 4‐year period

et al. 2019

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Background Vulvar complaints are among the most frequent causes for a woman to visit a healthcare provider. The diseases of this area of the body may be a challenge to diagnose. In this study, we assess epidemiologic and clinical data of patients in an outpatient vulvar clinic in the dermatology department of a tertiary hospital. MethodsWe performed an observational retrospective study of patients who attended our consultation service for vulvar diseases at the Dermatology Division at Hospital das Cl ınicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP during a 4-year period. Data were obtained by patient medical records and by phone.Results During the 4-year period under study, a total of 136 patients were treated in the outpatient service specialized in vulvar care. All patients were included in the study. The most frequent diagnoses were lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (64.7%), lichen planus (8.8%), and vitiligo (8%). We registered that 26.7% of the patients showed extravulvar involvement.Conclusions Women with vulvar diseases need specific care, considering not only genital aspects but also all skin changes. In this context, the dermatologist is a very well trained professional to take good and complete care of these patients. However, ideally vulvar clinics should have a multidisciplinary team.

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Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients attended in a vulvar clinic of the dermatology outpatient unit of a tertiary hospital during a 4‐year period

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“…The multidisciplinary approach seems to be the current line of work. In fact, as reflected in the paper by Anemueller et al., collaboration between dermatologists and gynecologists could prove successful, even if initial medical personnel costs would be higher; however, these would be compensated by the development of diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms. Evaluation by patients also appears to be positive for multidisciplinary treatment .…”

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Vulvodynia—An Evidence‐Based Literature Review and Proposed Treatment Algorithm

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The optimal therapy for vulvar pain syndrome remains elusive, with low percentages of therapeutic success, using either local or systemic pharmacological approaches. Surgery involving invasive and often irreversible therapeutic procedures has resulted in success for certain subtypes of vulvodynia. We present a multidisciplinary approach whereby pain treatment units may provide an intermediate level of care between standard medical and surgical treatments.

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“…A multidisciplinary approach is considered gold standard in the UK and elsewhere. 16 Future directions for management of genital disease Genital diseases represent a common and complex group of disorders. An approved, accredited, national cross-specialty training curriculum alongside a multidisciplinary approach would provide streamlined, high-quality services throughout the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.…”

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confidence: 99%