Septate uterus: reproductive outcome after hysteroscopic metroplasty.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate hysteroscopic metroplasty and its effect on reproductive outcome.


METHODS
Seventy-five patients consulted for uterine septum between January 1996 to December 2000 at "La Sapienza" University in Rome were included in the study.


RESULTS
Forty patients attempted pregnancy and a total of 30 spontaneous pregnancies resulted (75% pregnancy rate). The uterine cavity was normal at hysteroscopic follow-up in 68% of cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Correction of uterine septum improves pregnancy outcome of patients. Broadening the indications for hysteroscopic metroplasty should be encouraged for patients who desire to conceive.
Pace
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
Cipriano
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Pace
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Catania
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Montanino
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D000026:Abortion, Habitual / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D047928:Premature Birth; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*