Radiofrequency ablation of retained placenta accreta after conservative management

We herein report, to our knowledge, the first case of attempt to treat placenta accreta leaved in situ in human after delivery using RF ablation. The patient was a 35-year-old (gravida two para one) with history of cesarean delivery. Ultrasonography at 32 weeks of gestation showed an anterior placenta not low-lying. Labor was induced at 39 weeks and a female neonate weighing 3 400  g was delivered by vacuum extraction. Placenta delivery was incomplete and attempts for manual removal and uterine revision failed leading to suspicion of partial placenta accreta.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research