Using Ultrasound in the Clinical Management of Placental Implantation Abnormalities.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2015
Abstract
Placental implantation abnormalities, including placenta previa, placenta accreta, vasa previa, and velamentous cord insertion, can have catastrophic consequences for both mother and fetus, especially as pregnancy progresses to term. In these situations, current recommendations for management usually call for an indicated preterm delivery even in asymptomatic patients. However, the recommended gestational age(s) for delivery in asymptomatic patients are empirically determined without consideration of the recent literature regarding the usefulness of specific ultrasound findings to help individualize management. The purpose of this article is to propose literature-supported guidelines to the current opinion-based management of asymptomatic patients with placental implantation abnormalities based on relevant and specific ultrasound findings such as cervical length, distance between the internal cervical os and placenta, and placental edge thickness.
Volume
213
Issue
4 Suppl
First Page
S70
Last Page
S77
ISSN
1097-6868
Published In/Presented At
Vintzileos, A. M., Ananth, C. V., & Smulian, J. C. (2015). Using ultrasound in the clinical management of placental implantation abnormalities. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, 213(4 Suppl), S70-S77. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2015.05.059
Disciplines
Obstetrics and Gynecology
PubMedID
26428505
LVHN link
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Peer Reviewed for front end display
Peer-Reviewed
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty
Document Type
Article