Leaving Placenta In Situ Safe Alternative to Cesarean Hysterectomy in placenta accreta spectrum disorder: Study
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2025-05-22 15:45 GMT | Update On 2025-05-23 05:22 GMT
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A recent study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology suggests that leaving the placenta in situ may be a safe alternative to cesarean hysterectomy for women with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders. The retrospective cohort study, conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, evaluated maternal outcomes in patients managed conservatively by leaving the placenta in place from January 2015 to October 2024.
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