title: Urological Manifestations of Placenta Percreta.
abstract: Placenta percreta is a condition of pregnancy associated with abnormal decidua placenta. It is characterized by invasion of chorionic villi past the myometrium and serosa, towards urogenital organs. Complications include massive hemorrhage, bladder dysfunction, and severe infections during delivery. Reports suggest an increasing prevalence of this condition. From a urological perspective, this review suggests how early diagnostic modalities, effective treatment plans, and appropriate surgical methods may aid in decreasing the morbidity and mortality of placenta percreta. The importance of maintaining bladder integrity during hysterectomy is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: Mina A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ibrahim
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dalpiaz
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Schwamb
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, SUNY School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: Sardar A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Khan
keywords: Abnormal placentation; Hematuria; Placenta; Placenta percreta; Post postpartum hemorrhage; Pregnancy; Shock