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Bonsen LR, Sleijpen K, Hendriks J, Urlings TAJ, Dekkers OM, le Cessie S, van de Velde M, Gurung P, van den Akker T, van der Bom JG, Henriquez DDCA. Prophylactic Radiologic Interventions for Postpartum Hemorrhage Control in Women With Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol 2024; 144:315-327. [PMID: 38954828 PMCID: PMC11321610 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To quantify the association between prophylactic radiologic interventions and perioperative blood loss during cesarean delivery in women with placenta accreta spectrum disorder through a systematic review and network meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES On January 3, 2023, a literature search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. We also checked ClinicalTrials.gov retrospectively. Prophylactic radiologic interventions to reduce bleeding during cesarean delivery involved preoperative placement of balloon catheters, distal (internal or common iliac arteries) or proximal (abdominal aorta), or sheaths (uterine arteries). The primary outcome was volume of blood loss; secondary outcomes were the number of red blood cell units transfused and adverse events. Studies including women who received an emergency cesarean delivery were excluded. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Two authors independently screened citations for relevance, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias of individual studies with the Cochrane Risk of Bias in Non-randomized Studies of Interventions tool. TABULTATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS From a total of 1,332 screened studies, 50 were included in the final analysis, comprising 5,962 women. These studies consisted of two randomized controlled trials and 48 observational studies. Thirty studies compared distal balloon occlusion with a control group, with a mean difference in blood loss of -406 mL (95% CI, -645 to -167). Fourteen studies compared proximal balloon occlusion with a control group, with a mean difference of -1,041 mL (95% CI, -1,371 to -710). Sensitivity analysis excluding studies with serious or critical risk of bias provided similar results. Five studies compared uterine artery embolization with a control group, all with serious or critical risk of bias; the mean difference was -936 mL (95% CI, -1,522 to -350). Reported information on adverse events was limited. CONCLUSION Although the predominance of observational studies in the included literature warrants caution in interpreting the findings of this meta-analysis, our findings suggest that prophylactic placement of balloon catheters or sheaths before planned cesarean delivery in women with placenta accreta spectrum disorder may, in some cases, substantially reduce perioperative blood loss. Further study is required to quantify the efficacy according to various severities of placenta accreta spectrum disorder and the associated safety of these radiologic interventions. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO, CRD42022320922.
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- Lisanne R Bonsen
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Clinical Epidemiology, Clinical Endocrinology, and Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, and Leiden University Libraries, Leiden University, Leiden, the Department of Radiology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Department of Radiology, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, and Athena Institute, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; and the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section Anesthesiology, KU Leuven and UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Neef V, Flinspach AN, Eichler K, Woebbecke TR, Noone S, Kloka JA, Jennewein L, Louwen F, Zacharowski K, Raimann FJ. Management and Outcome of Women with Placenta Accreta Spectrum and Treatment with Uterine Artery Embolization. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1062. [PMID: 38398377 PMCID: PMC10888708 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13041062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders are a continuum of placental pathologies with increased risk for hemorrhage, blood transfusion and maternal morbidity. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a safe approach to the standardization of complex PAS cases. The aim of this study is to analyze anemia and transfusion rate, outcome and anesthesiological management of women who underwent caesarean delivery with subsequent UAE for the management of PAS. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective observational study included all pregnant women admitted to the University Hospital Frankfurt between January 2012 and September 2023, with a diagnosis of PAS who underwent a two-step surgical approach for delivery and placenta removal. Primary procedure included cesarean delivery with subsequent UAE, secondary procedure included placenta removal after a minim of five weeks via curettage or HE. Maternal characteristics, anesthesiological management, complications, anemia rate, blood loss and administration of blood products were analyzed. RESULTS In total, 17 women with PAS were included in this study. Of these, 5.9% had placenta increta and 94.1% had placenta percreta. Median blood loss was 300 (200-600) mL during primary procedure and 3600 (450-5500) mL during secondary procedure. In total, 11.8% and 62.5% of women received red blood cell transfusion during the primary and secondary procedures, respectively. After primary procedure, postpartum anemia rate was 76.5%. The HE rate was 64.7%. Regional anesthesia was used in 88.2% during primary procedure. CONCLUSION The embolization of the uterine artery for women diagnosed with PAS is safe. Anemia management and the implementation of blood conservation strategies are crucial in women undergoing UAE for the management of PAS.
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- Vanessa Neef
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (A.N.F.); (T.R.W.); (S.N.); (J.A.K.); (K.Z.); (F.J.R.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (A.N.F.); (T.R.W.); (S.N.); (J.A.K.); (K.Z.); (F.J.R.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany;
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (A.N.F.); (T.R.W.); (S.N.); (J.A.K.); (K.Z.); (F.J.R.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (A.N.F.); (T.R.W.); (S.N.); (J.A.K.); (K.Z.); (F.J.R.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (A.N.F.); (T.R.W.); (S.N.); (J.A.K.); (K.Z.); (F.J.R.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (L.J.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (L.J.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (A.N.F.); (T.R.W.); (S.N.); (J.A.K.); (K.Z.); (F.J.R.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, University Hospital, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany; (A.N.F.); (T.R.W.); (S.N.); (J.A.K.); (K.Z.); (F.J.R.)
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Wang L, Shen J, Yao F, Wang L, Zhou Y, Wang C. Massive blood transfusion for a pregnant woman with placenta increta at 26 weeks of gestation. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2024; 63:133-134. [PMID: 38216258 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2023.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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- LinLin Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Bonsen LR, Harskamp V, Feddouli S, Bloemenkamp KWM, Duvekot JJ, Pors A, van Roosmalen J, Zwart JJ, van Lith JMM, Hendriks J, Urlings TAJ, van den Akker T, van der Bom JG, Henriquez DDCA. Prophylactic radiologic interventions to reduce postpartum hemorrhage in women with risk factors for placenta accreta spectrum disorder: a nationwide cohort study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2023; 36:2251076. [PMID: 37673791 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2023.2251076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To quantify the association between prophylactic radiologic interventions and perioperative blood loss in women with risk factors for placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PAS). METHODS We conducted a retrospective nationwide cohort study of women with risk factors for placenta accreta spectrum disorder who underwent planned cesarean section in 69 Dutch hospitals between 2008 and 2013. All women had two risk factors for PAS: placenta previa/anterior low-lying placenta and a history of cesarean section(s). Women with and without ultrasonographic signs of PAS were studied as two separate groups. We compared the total blood loss of women with prophylactic radiologic interventions, defined as preoperative placement of balloon catheters or sheaths in the internal iliac or uterine arteries, with that of a control group consisting of women without prophylactic radiologic interventions using multivariable regression. We evaluated maternal morbidity by the number of red blood cell (RBC) units transfused within 24 h following childbirth (categories: 0, 1-3, >4), duration of hospital admission, and need for intensive care unit (ICU) admission. RESULTS A total of 350 women with placenta previa/anterior low-lying placenta and history of cesarean section(s) were included: 289 with normal ultrasonography, of whom 21 received prophylactic radiologic intervention, and 61 had abnormal ultrasonography, of whom 22 received prophylactic intervention. Among women with normal ultrasonography without prophylactic intervention (n = 268), the median blood loss was 725 mL (interquartile range (IQR) 500-1500) vs. 1000 mL (IQR 550-1750) in women with intervention (n = 21); the adjusted difference in blood loss was 9 mL (95% confidence interval (CI) -315-513), p = .97). Among women with abnormal ultrasonography, those without prophylactic intervention (n = 39) had a median blood loss of 2500 mL (IQR 1200-5000) vs. 1750 mL (IQR 775-4000) in women with intervention (n = 22); the adjusted difference in blood loss was -1141 mL (95% CI -1694- -219, p = .02). Results of outcomes on maternal morbidity were comparable among women with and without prophylactic intervention. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that prophylactic radiologic interventions prior to planned cesarean section may help to limit perioperative blood loss in women with clear signs of placenta accreta spectrum disorder on ultrasonography, but there was no evidence of a difference within the subgroup without such ultrasonographic signs. The use of these interventions should be discussed in a multidisciplinary shared decision-making process, including discussions of potential benefits and possible complications. TRIAL REGISTRATION Netherlands Trial Registry, https://onderzoekmetmensen.nl/en/trial/28238, identifier NL4210 (NTR4363).
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- Lisanne R Bonsen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Jon J. van Rood Center for Clinical Transfusion Research, Sanquin Research, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Jon J. van Rood Center for Clinical Transfusion Research, Sanquin Research, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics, Wilhelmina's Children Hospital Birth Center, Division Woman and Baby, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Jon J. van Rood Center for Clinical Transfusion Research, Sanquin Research, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Athena Institute, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Deventer Hospital, Deventer, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Athena Institute, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Jon J. van Rood Center for Clinical Transfusion Research, Sanquin Research, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Berman ZT, Boone CE, Melber DJ, Ballas J, Parikh R, Ramos G, Kelly T, McHale M, Picel AC, Roberts AC. Intraoperative Multivessel Embolization Reduces Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements Compared to Internal Iliac Artery Balloon Placement during Cesarean Hysterectomy for Placenta Accreta Spectrum. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023; 34:1915-1921. [PMID: 37527770 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of prophylactic multivessel selective embolization (MVSE) compared to those of internal iliac artery occlusion balloon (IIABO) placement in patients undergoing cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). MATERIALS AND METHODS An institutional review board-approved retrospective series was conducted with consecutive patients with PAS at a single institution between 2010 and 2021. MVSE was performed in a hybrid operating room after cesarean section prior to hysterectomy. IIABO was performed with balloons placed into the bilateral internal iliac arteries, which were inflated during hysterectomy. Median blood loss, transfusion requirements, percentage of cases requiring transfusion, and adverse events were recorded. RESULTS A total of 20 patients treated with embolization and 34 patients with balloon placement were included. Placenta percreta and previa were seen in 60% and 90% of patients, respectively. Median blood loss in the MVSE group was 713 mL (interquartile range [IQR], 475-1,000 mL) compared to 2,000 mL (IQR, 1,500-2,425 mL) in the IIABO group (P < .0001). The median total number of units of packed red blood cell transfusions (0 vs 2.5) and percentage of cases requiring a transfusion (20% vs 65%) were less in the MVSE group (P < .01). A median of 4 vessels (IQR, 3-9) were embolized during MVSE. No major adverse events or nontarget embolization consequences were observed. CONCLUSIONS Prophylactic MVSE is a safe procedure that reduces operative blood loss and transfusion requirements compared to those of IIABO in patients undergoing cesarean hysterectomy for presumed higher-degree PAS.
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- Zachary T Berman
- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California.
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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Zhao H, Wang Q, Han M, Xiao X. Current state of interventional procedures to treat pernicious placenta previa accompanied by placenta accreta spectrum: A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34770. [PMID: 37713901 PMCID: PMC10508584 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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Pernicious placenta previa (PPP) accompanied by placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a life-threatening placental implantation that causes a variety of complications, including antepartum hemorrhage, postpartum hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, preterm birth, and neonatal asphyxia. Along with continuous improvements in medical technology, interventional procedures have been widely used to prevent intraoperative hemorrhage associated with PPP. The commonly used interventional procedures include abdominal aorta clamping, prophylactic balloon occlusion of the internal or common iliac arteries, and uterine artery embolization. The above-mentioned interventional procedures have their respective advantages and disadvantages. The best procedure for different situations continues to be debated considering the complex pattern of blood supply to the uterus in patients with PPP. The specific choice of interventional procedure depends on the clinical situation of the patient with PPP. For grade III PAS, the need for uterine artery embolization is assessed based on blood loss and preoperative hemostatic effect following abdominal aorta clamping. Repair or hysterectomy may be performed following uterine artery embolization if there is a hybrid operating room for grade III PAS patients with extensive sub-serosal penetration of the uterus and repair difficulty. For grade II PAS (shallow placental implantation), prophylactic balloon occlusion may not be necessary before surgery. Uterine artery embolization can be performed in case of postoperative hemorrhage.
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- Hu Zhao
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chengdu Women and Children’s Central Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Intervention, Chengdu Women and Children’s Central Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Sanders TK, Stewart JK. Placenta Accreta Spectrum: The Role of Interventional Radiology in Multidisciplinary Management. Semin Intervent Radiol 2023; 40:349-356. [PMID: 37575347 PMCID: PMC10415058 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Placenta accreta spectrum is increasing in prevalence and poses significant risks to obstetric patients. This article defines characteristics, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of placenta accreta spectrum, highlighting interventional radiology's role in its management as part of a multidisciplinary approach.
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- Troy K. Sanders
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Interventional Radiology, Los Angeles, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Interventional Radiology, Los Angeles, California
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Munoz JL, Blankenship LM, Ramsey PS, McCann GA. Implementation and outcomes of a uterine artery embolization and tranexamic acid protocol for placenta accreta spectrum. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2023; 229:61.e1-61.e7. [PMID: 36965865 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Placenta accreta spectrum disorders are a continuum of placental pathologies with significant maternal morbidity and mortality. Morbidity is related to the overall degree of placental adherence, and thus patients with placenta increta or percreta represent a high-risk category of patients. Hemorrhage and transfusion of blood products represent 90% of placenta accreta spectrum morbidity. Both tranexamic acid and uterine artery embolization independently decrease obstetrical hemorrhage. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to provide an evidence-based intraoperative protocol for placenta accreta spectrum management. STUDY DESIGN This study was a pre- and postimplementation analysis of concomitant uterine artery embolization and tranexamic acid in cases of patients with antenatally suspected placenta increta and percreta over a 5-year period (2018-2022). For comparison, a 5-year (2013-2017) preimplementation group was used to assess the impact of the uterine artery embolization and tranexamic acid protocol for placenta accreta spectrum. Patient demographics and clinically relevant outcomes were obtained from electronic medical records. RESULTS A total of 126 cases were managed by the placenta accreta spectrum team, of which 66 had suspected placenta increta/percreta over the 10-year time period. Two patients were excluded from the postimplementation cohort because they did not undergo both interventions. Thus, 30 (30/64; 47%) were treated after implementation of the uterine artery embolization and tranexamic acid protocol for placenta accreta spectrum, and 34 (34/64; 53%) preimplementation patients did not undergo uterine artery embolization or tranexamic acid infusion. With the uterine artery embolization and tranexamic acid protocol, operative times were longer (416 vs 187 minutes; P<.01), and patients were more likely to receive general anesthesia (80% vs 47%; P<.01). However, blood loss was reduced by 33% (2000 vs 3000 cc; P=.03), overall blood transfusion rates decreased by 51% (odds ratio, 0.05 [95% confidence interval, 0.001-0.20]; P<.01), and massive blood transfusion (>10 units transfused) was reduced 5-fold (odds ratio, 0.17 [95% confidence interval, 0.02-0.17]; P=.02). Postoperative complication rates remained unchanged (4 vs 10 events; P=.14). Neonatal outcomes were equivalent. CONCLUSION The uterine artery embolization and tranexamic acid protocol for placenta accreta spectrum is an effective approach to the standardization of complex placenta accreta spectrum cases that results in optimal perioperative outcomes and reduced maternal morbidity.
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- Jessian L Munoz
- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University Health System, San Antonio, TX
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University Health System, San Antonio, TX
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University Health System, San Antonio, TX
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Fiszer E, Weiniger CF. Placenta accreta. A review of current anesthetic considerations. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2022; 36:157-164. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Cesarean Hysterectomy in Abnormally Invasive Placenta: The Role of Prenatal Diagnosis. Diseases 2021; 9:diseases9030056. [PMID: 34449610 PMCID: PMC8395848 DOI: 10.3390/diseases9030056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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An abnormally invasive placenta (AIP) is a placenta that cannot be removed spontaneously or manually without causing severe bleeding. It is a dangerous condition associated with a high rate of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality due to the high rate of massive bleeding and visceral injuries. The standardized ultrasound diagnostic criteria have helped improve its early diagnosis, which is essential to plan coordinated actions to reduce associated morbimortality. We present a case report in which ultrasound diagnosis played a decisive role, enabling the coordination of a multidisciplinary team and improving the immediate care of both mother and newborn. Cesarean hysterectomy was performed with minimal blood loss and a good postsurgical recovery.
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Yang CC, Chou YC, Kuo TN, Liou JY, Cheng HM, Kuo YT. Prophylactic Intraoperative Uterine Artery Embolization During Cesarean Section or Cesarean Hysterectomy in Patients with Abnormal Placentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 45:488-501. [PMID: 34282489 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02921-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of prophylactic intraoperative uterine artery embolization (UAE) performed immediately after fetal delivery during planned cesarean section or cesarean hysterectomy in patients with placenta accreta spectrum disorder or placenta previa. METHODS A systematic search was conducted on Ovid MEDLINE and Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. Studies were selected using the Population/Intervention/Comparison/Outcomes (PICO) strategy. The intraoperative blood loss and the rate of emergent peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) were the primary outcomes, whereas the length of hospital stay and volume of blood transfused were the secondary outcomes. A random-effects model was employed to pool each effect size. The cumulative values of the primary outcomes were calculated using the generic inverse variance method. RESULTS Eleven retrospective cohort studies and five case series were included, recruiting 421 women who underwent prophylactic intraoperative UAE (UAE group) and 374 women who did not (control group). Compared with the control group, the UAE group had significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss (p = 0.020) during cesarean section or cesarean hysterectomy. Furthermore, the EPH rate was also significantly decreased (p = 0.020; cumulative rate: 19.65%), but not the length of hospital stay (p = 0.850) and volume of pRBC transfused (p = 0.140), after cesarean section in the UAE group. The incidence of major complications was low (3.33%), despite two patients with uterine necrosis. CONCLUSION The currently available data provides encouraging evidence that prophylactic intraoperative UAE may contribute to hemorrhage control and fertility preservation in women with abnormal placentation. REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration code: CRD42021230581. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/CRD42021230581 LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2a, systematic review of retrospective cohort studies.
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- Cheng-Chun Yang
- Department of Medical Imaging, Chi Mei Medical Center, NO. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City, 710, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chi Mei Medical Center, NO. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City, 710, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chi Mei Medical Center, NO. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City, 710, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chi Mei Medical Center, NO. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City, 710, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chi Mei Medical Center, NO. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City, 710, Taiwan.
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Abd Elazeem HAS, Saad MM, Ahmed IA, Sayed EG, AlMahdy AM, Atef F, Elassall GM, Ashraf Salah M, Ali AK, Ragab EY, Shazly SA. High-intensity focused ultrasound in management of placenta accreta spectrum: A systematic review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2020; 151:325-332. [PMID: 32976627 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive procedure that has been studied in the management of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). OBJECTIVE To appraise HIFU in the management of PAS and highlight the restrictions on converting uterus-preserving studies into evidence-based practice. SEARCH STRATEGY A search on Scopus, Cochrane, PubMed and Web of Science was conducted from date of inception to January 2020. SELECTION CRITERIA Studies on using HIFU in the management of PAS were eligible. Review articles, conference papers, and case reports were excluded. DATA COLLECTION A standardized sheet was used to abstract data from eligible studies. CON-PAS registry was used to include studies on other conservative modalities. RESULTS Four studies were eligible (399 patients). Average residual placental volume was 61.74 cm3 (6.01-339 cm3 ). Treatment was successful in all patients. Normal menstruation recovered after 48.8 days (15-150 days). No major complications were encountered. Sixty-one studies were retrieved from the CON-PAS registry; uterine artery embolization (23 studies), balloon placement (15 studies), compression sutures (10 studies), placenta in situ (7 studies), and uterine resection (6 studies) were successful in 83.7%, 92.9%, 87.9%, 85.2%, and 79.3% of cases, respectively. CONCLUSIONS HIFU may fit certain clinical situations in the management of PAS. A global research strategy is recommended to incorporate conservative approaches within a comprehensive management protocol.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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