Conservative management of placenta increta treated with selective uterine artery embolization: Review of two cases

• Published in: Korean journal of obstetrics & gynecology Vol. 55; no. 6; pp. 403 - 407
• Main Authors: Chae, Hee Suk, Lim, Eun Ji, Lee, Dong Hyun, Choi, Won Ku, Jeong, Young Ju, Cho, Sung Nam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한산부인과학회 01.06.2012
• Subjects: 산부인과학
• ISSN: 2233-5188; 2287-8572; 2233-5196; 2287-8580
• DOI: 10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.6.403

Placenta increta is a condition characterized by abnormal adherence of the placenta owing to entire or partial absence of the decidua basalis. It is generally recognized during difficult placental removal at the time of delivery. It is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy due to massive hemorrhage, uterine perforation, and infection and thus often a hysterectomy is required. We review two cases of placenta increta conservative managed successfully by selective uterine artery embolization. KCI Citation Count: 0