Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetrics
Placenta accreta
Placenta accreta
Disease overview
Placenta accreta refers to the abnormal invasion of placental villi into the myometrium. Although rare, it is a critical condition and a major cause of postpartum hemorrhage, emergency peripartum hyst...
Detailed description
Placenta accreta refers to the abnormal invasion of placental villi into the myometrium. Although rare, it is a critical condition and a major cause of postpartum hemorrhage, emergency peripartum hysterectomy, and maternal mortality. It is characterized by the placenta's inability to spontaneously detach after delivery.
Disease information
Disease name
Placenta accreta
English name
Placenta accreta
Category
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subcategory
Obstetrics
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