Alexander Paping, Anja Bluth, Ammar Al Naimi, Mina Mhallem, Magdalena Kolak, Andrzej Jaworowski, Hubert Huras, Maddalena Morlando, George Daskalakis, Pedro Viana Pinto, Loïc Sentilhes, Heleen J van Beekhuizen, Vedran Stefanovic, Karin A Fox, Olivier Morel, Charline Bertholdt, Thorsten Braun
INTRODUCTION: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) can lead to major peripartum morbidity. Appropriate management approaches depend on the clinical severity, each individual's preference, and the treating team's expertise. Peripartum hysterectomy is the most frequently used treatment option. However, it can impact psychological well-being and fertility. We investigated whether conservative treatment with focal resection or leaving the placenta in situ is associated with comparable or lower maternal morbidity than hysterectomy in centers of excellence within the International Society for placenta accreta spectrum (IS-PAS)...
May 2, 2024: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica