Congenital uterine anomalies affecting reproduction. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The following review seeks to summarise the current data regarding reproductive outcomes associated with congenital uterine anomalies. Such malformations originate from adverse embryologic events ranging from agenesis to lateral and vertical fusion defects. Associated renal anomalies are common both for the symmetric and asymmetric malformations. While fertility is minimally impacted upon by müllerian anomalies in most cases, such malformations have historically been associated with poor obstetric outcomes such as recurrent miscarriage, second trimester loss, preterm delivery, malpresentation and intrauterine foetal demise (IUFD). The following review delineates the existing literature regarding such outcomes and indicates therapies, where applicable, to optimise the care of such patients.

publication date

  • November 7, 2009

Research

keywords

  • Uterus

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 77949268294

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.09.006

PubMed ID

  • 19897423

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 24

issue

  • 2