Successful pregnancy after ZIFT in a patient with congenital cervical atresia

We report the third patient with a successful pregnancy following operative correction of congenital cervical atresia. The pregnancy was achieved through zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT). Although stenosis of the newly formed cervical canal causes considerable morbidity, therapy should be aimed...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 76; no. 5 Pt 2; p. 902
Main Authors Thijssen, R F, Hollanders, J M, Willemsen, W N, van der Heyden, P M, van Dongen, P W, Rolland, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1990
Subjects
Adolescent
Cervix Uteri - abnormalities
Cervix Uteri - surgery
Embryo Transfer
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
Humans
Pregnancy
Zygote - transplantation
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Summary:We report the third patient with a successful pregnancy following operative correction of congenital cervical atresia. The pregnancy was achieved through zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT). Although stenosis of the newly formed cervical canal causes considerable morbidity, therapy should be aimed at the creation of a conduit for menstrual blood and for possible future pregnancy. New techniques in assisted reproduction such as in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and ZIFT increase the chances of pregnancy in patients with congenital cervical atresia. A hysterectomy, as advocated until very recently, should not, in our opinion, be the first treatment of choice.
ISSN:0029-7844
DOI:10.1097/00006250-199011000-00037