Key Takeaways
- Bicornuate uterus associated with renal anomalies in 20-40% cases
- Prognosis for singleton pregnancy success 65% untreated
- Longitudinal vaginal septum coexists in 15%
- Bicornuate uterus diagnosed incidentally in 0.5% of routine pelvic exams
- 3D ultrasound sensitivity for bicornuate uterus is 87-100%, specificity 99-100%
- HSG shows fundal cleft >1.5 cm in 92% of bicornuate cases
- The prevalence of bicornuate uterus in the general female population is approximately 0.4-1%
- In women undergoing hysteroscopy for infertility, bicornuate uterus accounts for 24.8% of uterine anomalies
- Bicornuate uterus prevalence rises to 3.1% in women with history of preterm labor
- Women with bicornuate uterus have 40% increased risk of spontaneous miscarriage in first trimester
- Preterm birth rate 25-30% in bicornuate uterus pregnancies vs 10% general
- Breech presentation occurs in 21% of fetuses with maternal bicornuate uterus
- Metroplasty success rate 70-90% in reducing miscarriage to 10%
- Hysteroscopic metroplasty pregnancy rate post-op 75% vs 45% pre-op
- Laparoscopic unification surgery live birth rate 82%
Bicornuate uterus is rare yet linked to renal anomalies and reduced fertility, with metroplasty often improving live birth rates.
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