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Treatment of Gynecological Congenital Anomalies

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Congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract results from defects in the embryologic development during organogenesis, fusion, or septum resorption. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine classifies congenital anomalies into seven categories, each with different reproductive outcomes and management options. This chapter will review the embryologic development of the Müllerian system, the different classification categories, useful imaging modalities and genetic attributes along with presentation and management of congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, LAC+USC Hospital, 2020 Zonal Ave, Rm 534, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA

    Irene Woo

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    Donna Shoupe

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Woo, I. (2016). Treatment of Gynecological Congenital Anomalies. In: Shoupe, D. (eds) Handbook of Gynecology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17002-2_91-1

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