Surgical Correction of Uterine Anomalies

Abstract

It has long been recognized that malformations of the mullerian ducts can occur in several forms, ranging from a slight abnormality represented by the arcuate uterus, to the severe form represented by complete absence of the reproductive organs. Congenital anomalies of the uterus result from abnormal fusion of the mullerian ducts or from failure of absorption of the uterine septum. The actual incidence of uterine malformation is estimated to be 1.5%.² These uterine anomalies have been responsible in some instances for reproductive failures such as infertility, habitual abortion, premature labor, or even stillbirth at term. Because of these problems, many different operations have been used for the correction of the anomalous uterus.