title: Placenta accreta, increta, and percreta.
abstract: Placenta accreta is an abnormal adherence of the placenta to the uterine wall that can lead to significant maternal morbidity and mortality. The incidence of placenta accreta has increased 13-fold since the early 1900s and directly correlates with the increasing cesarean delivery rate. The prenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta by ultrasound along with risk factors including placenta previa and prior cesarean delivery can aid in delivery planning and improved outcomes. Referral to a tertiary care center and the use of a multidisciplinary care team is recommended.
authors: Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. Alison.Wortman@UTSouthwestern.edu
authors: Alison C
authors: AC
authors: Wortman
authors: James M
authors: JM
authors: Alexander
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008423:Maternal Age; D009656:North America / Q000453:epidemiology; D018579:Patient Selection; D010921:Placenta Accreta / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D010923:Placenta Previa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods