Obstructive Anomalies of the Reproductive Tract

摘要

Abnormalities of the reproductive tract are not rare; they occur in approximately 7% of women.1 When they are associated with obstruction of the outflow tract, a young, post-pubertal woman may present with absent menses, cyclic abdominal pain, pelvic masses (due to endometiioma or hema-tocolpos), and/or infection (in cases of microperforation). It is important for gynecologists to be aware of these conditions to prevent long-term complications such as endome-triosis and infertility.2 In addition, understanding of the embryology that may explain the resulting anatomy is essential so that optimal surgical repair is performed.