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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 12/2016

01-12-2016 | Pictorial Essay

The gravid uterus: MR imaging and reporting of abnormal placentation

Authors: Lea Azour, Cecilia Besa, Sara Lewis, Amita Kamath, Edward R. Oliver, Bachir Taouli

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 12/2016

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Abstract

Appropriate placentation is critical to maternal and fetal outcomes. Abnormal placentation, including placenta previa and morbidly adherent placenta, is increasing in incidence and is associated with multiple risk factors including advanced maternal age and history of prior cesarean delivery. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used in assessing the type and extent of abnormal placentation, often leading to modifications in surgical approach. Here, we review the MRI features and appropriate reporting of placenta previa and the placenta accreta spectrum.
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Metadata
Title
The gravid uterus: MR imaging and reporting of abnormal placentation
Authors
Lea Azour
Cecilia Besa
Sara Lewis
Amita Kamath
Edward R. Oliver
Bachir Taouli
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 12/2016
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-016-0752-5

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