Published April 2004 | Version v1
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Placenta percreta causing acute abdomen in the second trimester of pregnancy

Creators

  • 1. Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi (Pakistan). Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 2. Pakistan Institute of Medical Science, Islamabad (Pakistan). Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Description

Two cases of acute abdomen due to haemoperitoneum caused by placenta percreta in the second trimester are presented. Both had a history of previous lower segment caesarean section, a factor well-known to predispose the condition. How- ever, the rarity of the condition, presenting in mid pregnancy makes diagnosis and management difficult. Optimum ways of management are discussed. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 244-246
ISSN
1022-386X

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
35090224
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ABDOMEN; HEMORRHAGE; PLACENTA; PREGNANCY; PRENATAL EXPOSURE; URINARY TRACT; UTERUS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; FEMALE GENITALS; FETAL MEMBRANES; MEMBRANES; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; SYMPTOMS