title: Obstructive anomalies of the gynecologic tract.
abstract: This review discusses current diagnosis, management and outcomes of obstructive anomalies of the gynecologic tract.
  
  
  
  In this review, we will discuss the clinical presentation of obstructive anomalies, surgical management and reproductive outcomes following surgical intervention.
  
  
  
  Identification of obstructive anomalies of the gynecologic tract is crucial when evaluating patients presenting with or without menses and cyclical pain. Surgical management is often the preferred modality for treatment, although menstrual suppression is recommended in certain circumstances.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
authors.forename: Vrunda
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Veronica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gomez-Lobo
mesh_terms: D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006924:Hymen / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000517:prevention & control; D009095:Mullerian Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities; D010146:Pain; D012098:Reproduction; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery