Coexistence of placenta praevia and accreta: A dangerous complication of pregnancy with an increasing frequency

Xiromeritis P, Kalogiannidis I, Papanikolaou A

Advanced maternal age and the increasing number of cesarean sections have led to a higher frequency of placenta praevia and/or accreta. Antenatal screening of these pregnancies, using the maternal medical history and the second trimester anatomy ultrasound scan, is necessary. Placenta praevia and/or accreta are responsible for a number of serious feto-maternal complications …

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