Cases of placenta accreta at El-Minia Maternity university hospital from March 2017 to February 2018 (Prospective study)

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, El-Minia Faculty of Medicine

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Introduction: The placenta is a temporary organ that joins the mother and fetus and transfers 
oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus. Aim of the work: The aim of this work is 
to review our experience with placenta accreta and evaluate the conservative management 
strategies and the associated reduction in maternal morbidity and mortality. Patients and 
Methods: This interventional study was carried out at the department of obstetrics and 
gynecology, Minia maternity university hospital during the period from March 2017 to 
February 2018. Results: This is a prospective study that was conducted in maternity unit of 
Minia University Hospital during the period from March 2017 to February 2018. Discussion: 
Morbidly adherent placenta (MAP) is the abnormal adherence of either wholly or partially to 
the underlying uterine wall. It is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy. Summary and 
Conclusion: Placenta accreta is an extremely serious complication in pregnancy.

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Minia Journal of Medical Research
Volume 30, Issue 1
March 2019
Pages 119-122

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