Comments on: Conservative Surgical Treatment of a Case of Placenta Accreta - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

Letter to the Editor

Comments on: Conservative Surgical Treatment of a Case of Placenta Accreta

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2018;40(10):654-655

DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1675221

Views 2

Dear Editor,

Placenta accreta describes pathological adherence or invasion of the placenta to the myometrium. It may be a consequence of any procedure affecting the integrity of the uterine lining. The incidence is rising due to increase in the rate of cesarean delivery, which is the major risk factor. Published guidelines recommend delivery with planned cesarean hysterectomy and placenta left in situ, while application of conservative management must be individualized according to the patient’s desire for future fertility.

[…]

Comments

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Leia também