title: Hysteroscopic resection of abnormally invasive placenta residuals.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present our experience in hysteroscopic removal of abnormally invasive placenta (AIP) residuals using bipolar energy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case series.
  
  
  METHODS
  University hospital.
  
  
  METHODS
  Sixteen patients with AIP residuals after 17 pregnancies.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cases were identified by ultrasound, treated with hysteroscopic bipolar electrosurgery and oral contraceptives, and followed up by ultrasound or hysteroscopy. Nine subsequent pregnancies were described.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Complete removal of AIP residuals was achieved by hysteroscopic bipolar electrosurgery in all cases except one. No perioperative complications occurred. AIP residual recurred in one patient after a subsequent pregnancy and was successfully treated using the same procedure.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  AIP residual is a rare condition. Management by hysteroscopic resection using bipolar energy is safe and feasible.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
authors: Michelle
authors: M
authors: Nisolle
authors: Katty
authors: K
authors: Delbecque
authors: Sophie
authors: S
authors: Perrier D'Hauterive
authors: Anne
authors: A
authors: Firquet
authors: Frédéric
authors: F
authors: Chantraine
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001530:Belgium; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D010920:Placenta / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D055815:Young Adult