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Morbidly adherent placenta: the need for standardization
Author(s) -
Bhide A.,
Sebire N.,
Abuhamad A.,
Acharya G.,
Silver R.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.17417
Subject(s) - medicine , standardization , placenta , obstetrics , pregnancy , fetus , genetics , biology , political science , law
Morbidly adherent placenta (MAP) can be associated with major maternal morbidity, and is increasing in frequency. Determination of optimal management has not yet been satisfactory. We identify problems with lack of uniformity and the need for standardized nomenclature for the diagnosis, treatment and research of MAP. We suggest potential solutions and identify areas of future work.