Reproductive outcome after strassman metroplasty in women with a bicornuate uterus

J Reprod Med. 2005 May;50(5):297-301.

Abstract

Objective: To describe the reproductive outcome in 22 women with a bicornuate uterus who underwent Strassman metroplasty.

Study design: The study analyzed pregnancy outcomes.

Results: Of women who had undergone Strassman metroplasty, 88% achieved pregnancies that ended with the birth of a viable infant. A total of 19 infants were born. All pregnancies that ended at term had normal courses, and a cesarean section was performed in all cases. The "take-home-baby" rate was 100% for the first postoperative pregnancy.

Conclusion: The postmetroplasty reproductive capacity of women with a bicornuate uterus was very good. Strassman metroplasty should be reserved for selected women with bicornuate uteri who have experienced recurrent spontaneous abortion or preterm birth.

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous / etiology
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Premature Birth
  • Recurrence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Uterus / abnormalities*
  • Uterus / surgery*