Intrapartum management of a longitudinal vaginal septum

• Autores: Velásquez-Rimachi, Víctor, Osores-Flores, Mariela, Cornejo Chigne, Fanny
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2020
• Institución: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs.csi.unmsm:article/16731
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/16731
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Anomalías Congénitas; Conductos Paramesonéfricos; Enfermedades Vaginales; Parto Obstétrico; Congenital Abnormalities; Mullerian Ducts; Vaginal Diseases; Delivery, Obstetric

The longitudinal congenital vaginal septum (LCVS) is a defect that can be associated with dyspareunia or dystocia during childbirth. We present a case of a 20 year old woman in whom a LCVS was identified during labor. In the pelvic examination, an elastic structure was felt about 2 cm behind the vaginal intro. During the second stage of labor, a medial section of the septum was made allowing the birth of a live female product. In conclusion, a thorough physical examination is enough to show the presence of a vaginal septum. However, there is a probability of an intrapartum diagnosis of LCVS therefore gynecological medical training is necessary to minimize the risks associated with childbirth.