Open AccessSecondary Postpartum Hemorrhage Due to Retained Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Ann Marie Mercier,
Abigail M Ramseyer,
Bethany Morrison,
Megan Pagan,
Everett F. Magann,
Amy Phillips
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of women's health
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 1179-1411
DOI - 10.2147/ijwh.s359857
Subject(s) - placenta accreta , medicine , obstetrics , placenta previa , placenta , hysterectomy , pregnancy , gynecology , surgery , fetus , genetics , biology
Retained products of conception and placenta accreta spectrum are causes of postpartum hemorrhage. Placenta accreta spectrum is frequently managed with cesarean hysterectomy, but conservative approaches are emerging. We present a case of delayed postpartum hemorrhage secondary to a retained placenta increta.