Pregnancies after reconstructive surgery for congenital cervicovaginal atresia

Authors
Chakravarty, B Konar, H Chowdhury, NNR
Citation
B. Chakravarty et al., Pregnancies after reconstructive surgery for congenital cervicovaginal atresia, AM J OBST G, 183(2), 2000, pp. 421-423
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029378 → ACNP
Volume
183
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
421 - 423
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9378(200008)183:2<421:PARSFC>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Eighteen women aged 12 to 20 years with congenital cervicovaginal atresia w ere treated with a new technique of surgical canalization. All are now havi ng regular menses. Two pregnancies have been achieved, with delivery of via ble neonates. Surgical correction of this anomaly during adolescence may ai d in restoration of menstrual and reproductive function.