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Magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of complex Müllerian anomalies

  1. Catherine L. Minto1,
  2. Nicholas Hollings2,
  3. Margaret Hall-Craggs2,
  4. Sarah Creighton1

Article first published online: 22 DEC 2003

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2001.00200.x

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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 108, Issue 8, pages 791–797, August 2001

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Minto, C. L., Hollings, N., Hall-Craggs, M. and Creighton, S. (2001), Magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of complex Müllerian anomalies. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 108: 791–797. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2001.00200.x

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  1. 1

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College London Hospitals, London, UK

  2. 2

    Department of Radiology, University College London Hospitals, London, UK

**Miss S. Creighton, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College London Hospitals, Grafton Way, London WC1E, UK

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 22 DEC 2003
  2. Article first published online: 22 DEC 2003
  3. Accepted 21 February 2001

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Objective To evaluate the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in assessment of adolescent patients with complex Müllerian anomalies and its contribution towards operative management.

Design A retrospective review of magnetic resonance imaging and operative findings.

Setting A London teaching hospital that is a tertiary referral centre for complex reproductive tract disorders.

Sample All adolescents referred for assessment of complex Müllerian anomalies, from 1996 to 1999, and undergoing both magnetic resonance imaging and surgical assessment.

Method In the nine suitable patients magnetic resonance imaging and surgical findings were compared and the role of magnetic resonance imaging in determining the route and type of surgery was evaluated.

Main outcome measures Magnetic resonance imaging data on reproductive tract anatomy and surgical findings detailing reproductive tract anatomy.

Results There was good correlation of magnetic resonance imaging and operative findings in all cases. The best correlation was with uterine structure. In four cases the magnetic resonance imaging findings were essential for the appropriate choice of the surgical approach and type of procedure.

Conclusions Magnetic resonance imaging is a valuable tool in the management of this particular complex group of patients.

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