Non-invasive diagnostics of septate uterus. A systematic review
https://doi.org/10.31549/2542-1174-2025-9-1-136-150
Abstract
Uterine congenital anomalies are the most difficult and comprehensive problems of modern gynecology. For example, the incidence of septate uterus ranges from 1–2 per 1000 to 15 per 1000 women, depending on the region. Currently, this topic is widely covered by the interest of the scientific community. For this review, 14 studies conducted between 1992 and 2020 were selected from 336 identified publications. With regard to anomalies of the uterus and intrauterine septum, the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging was 90,2%, three-dimensional sonography – 95,6%, saline infusion sonography – 96,2%, two-dimensional sonography – 61,3%, hysterosalpingography – 56,1%.
About the Authors
P. A. Drobiazko
MEDSI Group of Companies, JSC, Clinical and Diagnostic Center on Krasnaya Presnya
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Petr A. Drobiazko – Obstetrician-gynecologist, MEDSI Group of Companies
16, Krasnaya Presnya, Moscow, 123242
S. V. Firstova
MEDSI Group of Companies, JSC, Clinical and Diagnostic Center on Krasnaya Presnya
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Svetlana V. Firstova – Head, Obstetrics and Gyneco logy Department, Obstetrician-gynecologist, MEDSI Group of Companies
Moscow
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Drobiazko P.A., Firstova S.V. Non-invasive diagnostics of septate uterus. A systematic review. Journal of Siberian Medical Sciences. 2025;(1):136-150. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31549/2542-1174-2025-9-1-136-150
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