Curtain, also known as uterine septum, is a condition where the uterus is divided by a wall or partition. This can lead to a variety of complications during pregnancy, including miscarriage, premature delivery, and breech presentation. In some cases, women with uterine septum may also experience difficulty conceiving.
Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available for women with this condition, including surgical procedures that can be performed while the fetus is still in the uterin septum. These procedures are known as fetal surgeries, and they offer a number of benefits over traditional surgical approaches.
One of the most commonly used fetal surgical procedures for the treatment of uterine septum is fetoscopic laser ablation. This procedure involves the insertion of a tiny camera and laser into the uterus, which is used to carefully remove the dividing wall or septum. This procedure is minimally invasive, and it offers a number of advantages over traditional surgical approaches.
For example, fetoscopic laser ablation has been shown to be associated with lower rates of preterm labor and delivery, as well as a reduced risk of complications during pregnancy. Additionally, this procedure can be performed relatively early in the pregnancy, which means that women with uterine septum can receive treatment before their condition becomes more severe.
Another option for women with uterine septum is open fetal surgery. This procedure involves making a small incision in the mother's abdomen, and then surgically removing the dividing wall or septum from the uterus. While open fetal surgery is more invasive than fetoscopic laser ablation, it may be necessary in cases where the septum is too thick or too large to be removed using the laser.
