Placenta accreta.(CASE STUDY)

Radiologic Technology | November 1, 2006| | Copyright

Placenta accreta is an abnormally invasive implantation of the placenta into the uterine wall. It occurs when the chorionic villi invade into the myometrium. This condition affects 1 in 2500 pregnancies. (1) It is associated with a number of risk factors, including advanced maternal age and previous cesarean deliveries. (2) There has been an increase in incidence of placenta accreta, most likely due to recent increases in cesarean deliveries. The deep adherence of the placenta makes it difficult to detach, which puts the mother at high risk for hemorrhage during delivery. For ...

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