A simpler technique for reduction of uterine septum.
Hysteroscopic resection of the uterine septum is currently the accepted technique for dealing with this congenital uterine abnormality. Its advantages over the transabdominal approach are: it can be performed on an outpatient basis, it requires minimal recovery time, and it does not commit the patient to a subsequent cesarean section. This communication reports on a new transcervical approach that does not require the use of a hysteroscope. Thirty-four patients have now undergone resection of uterine septae using this technique. The results have been consistently good, requiring a short operative time and minimal instrumentation. We have experienced no complications.
Valle
J A
JA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago 60657.
Lifchez
A S
AS
Moise
J
J
D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology; D002584:Cervix Uteri; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*