Difference in reproductive performance between two subtypes of bicornuate uterus

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2016 Jun;293(6):1335-8. doi: 10.1007/s00404-016-4047-4. Epub 2016 Feb 19.

Abstract

Purpose: We compared reproductive outcome in patients with two subtypes of bicornuate uterus who underwent a Strassmann metroplasty procedure.

Methods: Eleven patients diagnosed using the R-AFS definition were divided into partial and complete type, then reproductive outcome following a Strassmann metroplasty was evaluated.

Results: All four patients with the partial type anomaly conceived and achieved a live birth, while none of the seven with the complete type anomaly were able to conceive.

Conclusion: Patients with the partial type of bicornuate uterus showed a favorable prognosis after a Strassmann metroplasty. Conversely, those with the complete type should be treated as uterus didelphis, and not undergo a metroplasty.

Keywords: Bicornuate uterus; Fertility; Metroplasty; Uterine anomaly; Uterus didelphis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Live Birth
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Prognosis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urogenital Abnormalities
  • Uterine Diseases / surgery*
  • Uterus / abnormalities*
  • Uterus / surgery*

Supplementary concepts

  • Uterine Anomalies