Epidemiology, Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Placenta Accreta

Placenta accreta is a severe pregnancy complication and is currently the most common indication for peripartum hysterectomy. It is becoming an increasingly common complication mainly due to the increasing rate of cesarean delivery. Main risk factor for placenta accreta is a previous cesarean deliver...

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Main Authors: Gali Garmi, Raed Salim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/873929