Argon beam coagulation facilitates management of placenta percreta with bladder invasion.
Obstet Gynecol
; 102(3): 555-6, 2003 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12962942
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Placenta percreta with bladder invasion is a rare but potentially lethal complication of pregnancy. CASE A multigravida, with a history of two prior cesarean deliveries, presented with complaints of heavy vaginal bleeding near term. She had been previously diagnosed with an anterior placenta previa. A placenta percreta with bladder invasion was confirmed on cystoscopy. The patient underwent a successful cesarean hysterectomy using the argon beam coagulator.CONCLUSION:
Argon beam coagulation may successfully help manage placenta percreta with bladder invasion while minimizing blood loss.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Placenta Accreta
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Urinary Bladder Diseases
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Laser Coagulation
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Hysterectomy
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Year:
2003
Type:
Article