Conservative Management of Placenta Increta: Case Report and Literature Review

Author(s):

Fariba Yarandi , Zahra Eftekhar , Hadi Shojaei , Fatemeh Rahimi-Sharbaf , Fatemeh Baradaran

Message:
Abstract:
Placenta increta, a rare complication of pregnancy, is associated with significant postpartum hemorrhage often requiring emergency hysterectomy. We report a case of conservative management, with a combination of parenteral methotrexate, serial ultrasound and β-hCG assessment. Serum β-hCG levels were undetectable after 8 weeks of therapy. A scan at 6 months showed complete involution of the uterus. Review of the literature discussing the diagnostic tools, clinical features, management and outcome of pregnancies with placenta increta.
Language:
English
Published:
Acta Medica Iranica, Volume:49 Issue: 6, Jun 2011
Pages:
396 to 398
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