Conservative treatment of placenta percreta: a safe alternative

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 May 10;114(1):108-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.06.008.

Abstract

Placenta percreta was diagnosed antenatally in two patients in the same university medical school and conservative treatment was planned. Both uterine arteries were embolized. In one patient, embolization preceded cesarean section and in the other, embolization was done immediately after operation. In each case, the placenta was left in situ and disappeared 5-6 months after delivery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Placenta Accreta / diagnosis*
  • Placenta Accreta / surgery
  • Pregnancy