Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Lower segment caesarian section & morbidly adherent placenta

1Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, P K DAS Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India

2Senior Resident, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, P K DAS Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India

*Corresponding Author: Email: drpthulasi@rediffmail.com

Online published on 24 September, 2018.

Abstract

The incidence of placenta accreta has increased dramatically over the last three decades, in concert with increase in caesarean delivery rate.1 Placenta previa and caesarean section are significant risk factors. Morbidly adherent placenta is associated with high fetomaternal morbidity and mortality.

Keywords

Caesarian section, Placenta previa, Morbidly adherent placenta, Ultrasound