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01-01-2018 | News and Views
Intentional placental removal on suspicious placenta accreta spectrum: still prohibited?
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 1/2018
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Introduction
Intentional placental removal for abnormally invasive placenta (AIP) is fundamentally abandoned at planned surgery for it. Whether this holds true even after recent introduction of various hemostatic procedures is unclear.
Materials and Methods
We discussed on this issue based on our own experiences and also on the recent reports on various hemostatic procedures.
Results
Studies directly answering this question have been lacking. We must weigh the balance between the massive bleeding and possibility of uterus-preservation when intentional placental removal strategy is employed.
Conclusion
An almost forgotten strategy, the “intentional placental removal” for planned AIP surgery may regain its position when appropriate hemostatic procedures are concomitantly used depending on the situation. Even employing this strategy, quick decision to perform hysterectomy under multidisciplinary team may be important.