Intrapartal resection of the double cervix and longitudinal vaginal septum after hysteroscopic resection of the complete uterine septum, resulting in a term vaginal delivery: A case report

• Published in: Case reports in women's health Vol. 11; pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Marton, Ingrid, Habek, Dubravko, Prka, Matija, Marffy, Iva, Pavlovic, Milan
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: 01.07.2016
• ISSN: 2214-9112
• DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2016.08.001

OBJECTIVETo report a rare uterine anomaly of a septate uterus, double cervix and double vagina in patient who conceived spontaneously and delivered vaginaly. DESIGNCase report. SETTINGDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zagreb University School of Medicine, Clinical Hospital "Sveti Duh", Zagreb, Croatia. PATIENTSA 34-year-old nulligravida who underwent clinical, radiological, surgical and intrapartal workup. INTERVENTIONSClinical examination and intrapartal surgical resection of vaginal septum followed by vaginal delivery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURESDescription and treatment for a rare Müllerian anomaly and a subsequent literature search. RESULTSSuccessful intrapartal resection of longitudinal vaginal septum and double cervix followed by vaginal delivery without complication. CONCLUSIONSReconstructive surgical procedures may be considered for providing spontaneous pregnancies and intrapartal surgical technique could be taken into consideration in order to prevent unnecessary cesarean sections, upon strict estimation of the obstetrician.