Placenta Accreta Flashcards
1
Q
What is placenta accreta?
A
Abnormal adherence of all or part of placenta to uterus
Placenta increta - if myometrium infiltrated
Placenta percreta - penetration reaches serosa
2
Q
What is there a defective?
A
Defective decidua basalis
3
Q
As the placenta does not properly separate during labour there is a risk of…
A
PPH
4
Q
What risk factors are there?
A
Previous CS
Placenta praevia
5
Q
How is it diagnosed?
A
Colour Doppler US/MRI
