N Noyes1. 1. Program for In Vitro Fertilization, Reproductive Surgery and Infertility, New York University Medical Center, New York 10016, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of cervical stenosis repaired by hysteroscopic cervical shaving that created a smooth passage for ET in a patient undergoing IVF. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University-based IVF program. PATIENT(S): A woman with a history of multiple failed IVF attempts in whom ET was extremely difficult. INTERVENTION(S): Operative hysteroscopy with creation of a cervical tract. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Ease of postoperative ET and outcome of IVF treatment after the hysteroscopic procedure. RESULT(S): Easy performance of ET and a resulting triplet pregnancy. CONCLUSION(S): This novel hysteroscopic repair of cervical stenosis resulted in a markedly easier ET and a viable pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of cervical stenosis repaired by hysteroscopic cervical shaving that created a smooth passage for ET in a patient undergoing IVF. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: University-based IVF program. PATIENT(S): A woman with a history of multiple failed IVF attempts in whom ET was extremely difficult. INTERVENTION(S): Operative hysteroscopy with creation of a cervical tract. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Ease of postoperative ET and outcome of IVF treatment after the hysteroscopic procedure. RESULT(S): Easy performance of ET and a resulting triplet pregnancy. CONCLUSION(S): This novel hysteroscopic repair of cervical stenosis resulted in a markedly easier ET and a viable pregnancy.