A MODIFIED TECHNIQUE FOR CORRECTION OF THE COMPLETE SEPTATE UTERUS

When correcting a complete uterine septum, it is recommended that one should spare the cervical portion to avoid the possible risk of cervic al incompetence. However, it may be difficult to create a communicatio n between the uterine cavities above the internal os. In seven patient s with complete septate uterus we incised the cervical portion with Me tzenbaum scissors and the corporal portion with microscissors under hy steroscopic guidance. The operating times were shorter and the distens ion fluid deficit smaller compared with nine historical controls in wh om the cervical septum was spared. No intraoperative or obstetric comp lications were associated with cervical septal section. This modified technique is simple, rapid, safe, inexpensive, and may be considered a mong the alternative treatments to correct a complete septate uterus.