[Condylomata acuminata and mode of delivery].

Condyloma acuminatum is a widespread infectious disease which can be sexually transmitted. The virus responsible for this condition belongs to the family Papovaviridae. At onset of the disease small wart-shaped papules are found, which multiply to form a cauliflower-like or cockscomb-like mass. The present paper describes three caes in which cesarean section was performed because of severe genital invasion by condylomata acuminata. Eight weeks after delivery, there was a spontaneous regression of the condition in all three patients. So far no indication of a papillomavirus infection has been seen in any of the three female children at regular pediatric check-ups. Three additional therapeutic possibilities during pregnancy are described: electrocauterization, CO2 laser therapy, and cryotherapy. The efficacy of these types of therapy is discussed with reference to the literature. The goal of therapy is to prevent the newborn from contracting the disease by infection with papillomavirus in the birth canal.