Metroplasty
Metroplasty
Metroplasty (pronounced: meh-troh-plas-tee) is a surgical procedure performed on the uterus to correct abnormalities and improve the chances of successful pregnancy. The term is derived from the Greek words "metra" (womb) and "plastos" (formed).
Etymology
The term "Metroplasty" is derived from the Greek words "metra" which means womb, and "plastos" which means formed. It is a surgical procedure that is used to correct or modify the shape of the uterus.
Procedure
Metroplasty is often performed to correct uterine septum, a condition where a wall or septum is present in the uterus, dividing it into two parts. This condition can lead to recurrent miscarriages or infertility. The procedure can also be used to correct other uterine abnormalities such as a bicornuate uterus, where the uterus has two horns and is heart-shaped, or a unicornuate uterus, where the uterus is half the normal size and there is only one fallopian tube.
The procedure is usually performed using a hysteroscope, a thin, lighted tube that is inserted into the vagina to examine the cervix and inside of the uterus. The surgeon uses small instruments to remove the septum or reshape the uterus.
Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, metroplasty carries some risks. These may include infection, bleeding, damage to the uterus or other organs, and complications from anesthesia. There is also a risk of uterine rupture during subsequent pregnancies, although this is rare.
Related Terms
- Hysteroscopy: A procedure to look inside the uterus for abnormalities.
- Uterine septum: A malformation where the uterine cavity is divided by a longitudinal septum.
- Bicornuate uterus: A congenital malformation of the uterus where the upper part is divided by a septum.
- Unicornuate uterus: A rare congenital anomaly where the uterus is half the size of a normal uterus and there is only one fallopian tube.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metroplasty
- Wikipedia's article - Metroplasty
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