Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literature
Septate uterus is the most common congenital uterine anomaly encountered clinically. It is associated with infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes including miscarriages and preterm births. Over the past few decades, the diagnosis and surgical management of uterine septum has changed significantl...
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doaj-331d4717752c4c599881335e57c6bc672020-11-25T00:57:26ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsGynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy2213-30702015-11-014414014510.1016/j.gmit.2015.06.002Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literatureMeei Jiun Seet0Matthew S.K. Lau1Jerry K.Y. Chan2Heng Hao Tan3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, SingaporeDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, SingaporeDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, SingaporeDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, SingaporeSeptate uterus is the most common congenital uterine anomaly encountered clinically. It is associated with infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes including miscarriages and preterm births. Over the past few decades, the diagnosis and surgical management of uterine septum has changed significantly. Here, we present two women with complete vagino-uterine septum presenting with infertility. The diagnoses of septate uterus were made through three-dimensional ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, and they were treated with thin-gauge bipolar electrocautery (VERSAPOINT) through hysteroscopy. A literature review of the approach to managing complete vagino-uterine septum suggests the use of combinatorial imaging modalities such as hysterosalpingography, three-dimensional ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging to accurately define the anatomy. Furthermore, compared with open surgery, treatment through hysteroscopic approaches are associated with shorter operating times and good fertility outcomes. With the use of concomitant laparoscopic and ultrasound monitoring, the incidence of uterine perforation and visceral injury may be reduced. However, referral to a center with such expertise is essential.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213307015001094complete vagino-uterine septumhysteroscopicmetroplastyseptate uterussubfertility |
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Meei Jiun Seet Matthew S.K. Lau Jerry K.Y. Chan Heng Hao Tan Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literature Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy complete vagino-uterine septum hysteroscopicmetroplasty septate uterus subfertility |
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Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literature |
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Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literature |
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Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literature |
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Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literature |
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Management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: Report of two cases and review of literature |
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management of complete vagino-uterine septum in patients seeking fertility: report of two cases and review of literature |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy |
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2015-11-01 |
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Septate uterus is the most common congenital uterine anomaly encountered clinically. It is associated with infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes including miscarriages and preterm births. Over the past few decades, the diagnosis and surgical management of uterine septum has changed significantly. Here, we present two women with complete vagino-uterine septum presenting with infertility. The diagnoses of septate uterus were made through three-dimensional ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, and they were treated with thin-gauge bipolar electrocautery (VERSAPOINT) through hysteroscopy. A literature review of the approach to managing complete vagino-uterine septum suggests the use of combinatorial imaging modalities such as hysterosalpingography, three-dimensional ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging to accurately define the anatomy. Furthermore, compared with open surgery, treatment through hysteroscopic approaches are associated with shorter operating times and good fertility outcomes. With the use of concomitant laparoscopic and ultrasound monitoring, the incidence of uterine perforation and visceral injury may be reduced. However, referral to a center with such expertise is essential. |
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