Ultrasound imaging of placenta accreta with MR correlation.

Abstract

Placenta accreta is abnormal placental adherence or invasion of the myometrium or extrauterine structures. It is increasing in incidence because of increasing number of cesarean sections and is one of the main causes of excessive postpartum hemorrhage. Recognition of this entity is crucial because improved outcomes have been shown when the antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta is made. Ultrasound is the first-line tool; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is complementary. Ultrasound and MRI features and MRI protocols will be reviewed.

• Authors: Winnie A Mar, Senta Berggruen, Ukamaka Atueyi, Simran Sekhon, Steven A Garzon, Martha G Knuttinen, John P McGahan
• Journal: Ultrasound quarterly (Ultrasound Q) Vol. 31 Issue 1 Pg. 23-33 (Mar 2015) ISSN: 1536-0253 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25622051 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Female
• Humans
• Image Enhancement (methods)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (methods)
• Patient Positioning (methods)
• Placenta Accreta (diagnosis, therapy)
• Pregnancy
• Statistics as Topic
• Ultrasonography, Prenatal (methods)