Title : Focal placenta accrete in a congenitally malformed uterus
Abstract:
Background: Placenta accreta is defined as abnormal trophoblast invasion of part or all of the placenta into the myometrium of the uterine wall. It is a well known cause of increased maternal morbidity and mortality.
Clinical Case: Here we present a case of focal placenta accreta, unique due to bicornuate uterus and history of septum resection, its management and outcome. Patient underwent classical cesarean section and reinforcement of the anterior and posterior uterine wall.
Conclusion: History of surgery for correction of uterine malformation may result in abnormal adherence of placenta.
Audience Take Away:
- Explain the concept of placenta accreta as abnormal trophoblast invasion.
- Discuss the increased maternal morbidity and mortality associated with placenta accreta.
- Highlight the unique case of focal placenta accreta in a patient with a history of bicornuate uterus and septum resection.
- Detail the management approach in placenta ccreta.
- Emphasize the potential complications and challenges in cases of placenta accreta following surgery for uterine malformation correction.
