title: Resection of large uterine septum during early pregnancy and at the oocyte retrieval--peculiarities of two cases.
abstract: Two cases of hysteroscopic metroplasties for large septate, one performed at the time of oocyte retrieval, and the second at the time of curettage for early first trimester spontaneous pregnancy loss, are reported. The peculiarities of medical circumstances and surgical approaches are discussed. Each patient had an excellent post-surgical result and a successful pregnancy. The notion that the performance of hysteroscopic surgery in women presenting with supraphysiological serum oestradiol concentrations or an early miscarriage would increase intra-operative bleeding and post-operative complications respectively is challenged by this report. The authors emphasize that thorough counselling, meticulous planning, appropriate follicular phase timing and excellent surgical techniques remain the mainstay for success.
authors.affiliation: Huntington Reproductive Center, Pasadena, CA 91105.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Serafini
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Batzofin
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005498:Follicular Phase; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009865:Oocytes; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*