Here, we describe the management and outcomes of patient with transverse vaginal septa first diagnosed during pregnancy, and review the obstetric literature pertinent to this condition.
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Objective & Hypothesis:A transverse vaginal septum is a rare congenital anomaly of the reproductive tract thought to arise from defective canalization of the vagina.
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Key Findings & Data:In the lower vagina they may be obstructive and found at the time of menar- che, similar to an imperforate hymen.
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Conclusion & Impact:Here, we describe the management and outcomes of patient with transverse vaginal septa first diagnosed during pregnancy, and review the obstetric literature pertinent to this condition.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
A transverse vaginal septum is a rare congenital anomaly of the reproductive tract thought to arise from defective canalization of the vagina. If located in the upper vagina, these septa are likely to be incom- plete and asymptomatic. In the lower vagina they may be obstructive and found at the time of menar- che, similar to an imperforate hymen. However, some women with incomplete septa will not be diag- nosed until their first pregnancy. Here, we describe the management and outcomes of patient with transverse vaginal septa first diagnosed during pregnancy, and review the obstetric literature pertinent to this condition.
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TÜRKÇAPAR, F., ÖKSÜZOĞLU, A., HANÇERLİOĞLU, N., UĞUR, M., DANIŞMAN, N. (2012). Transverse upper vaginal septum obstructing labor: A case report. GORM:Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, Cilt: 18 - Sayı: 1, 42–44. https://ajindex.com/articles/227747
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