In this study, we aimed to assess the determining role of foetal fibronectin (FFN) and plasminogen activator inhibitor type (PAI-1) levels in the antenatal prediction of placenta accreta spectrum in cases with risk factors for placenta accreta spectrum. Singleton live pregnancies with placenta previa or low-lying placenta within 32-34 weeks of gestation were included in the study. The cases were divided into two groups after delivery as those with PAS and those with normal placentation. 54 cases diagnosed with placenta previa or low-lying placenta were included in the study. 17 of the cases underwent peripartum hysterectomy due to placenta accreta spectrum. 37 cases with normal placentation underwent caesarean delivery. Foetal fibronectin (:.03) and PAI-1 (:.02) levels were determined to be significantly different between cases with placenta accreta spectrum and cases with normal placentation. AUC for foetal FFN was calculated to be 0.69, while the AUC for, PAI-1was 0.66. Results for both FFN and PAI-1 were not found useful enough for the diagnosis of PAS. IMPACT STATEMENT We lack biomarkers which can identify placenta accreta spectrum. Maternal plasma levels of FFN and PAI-1 significantly altered in PAS If multiple of median values of FFN and PAI-1 levels in maternal blood are determined in future studies, it can be used in the antenatal diagnosis of PAS cases.
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J Imaging
December 2024
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy.
This study aimed to evaluate our center's experience in diagnosing and managing placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) in a high-risk population, focusing on prenatal ultrasound features associated with PAS severity and maternal outcomes. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 102 high-risk patients with confirmed placenta previa who delivered at our center between 2018 and 2023. Patients underwent transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scans, assessing typical sonographic features.
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December 2024
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) represents a complex obstetric condition characterised by the abnormal invasion of anchoring villi and trophoblast into the myometrium. This case report explores two instances where the diagnosis of PAS was overlooked during antenatal care leading to significant complications during conservative management. Both patients presented with heavy menstrual bleeding and raised beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (β-hCG), mimicking gestational trophoblastic disease.
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December 2024
Ankara Etlik Lady Zübeyde Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, P.O. Box 06010, New Etlik Street No:55 Etlik, Keçiören, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address:
Introduction: Prenatal determination of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) and its severity is crucial, as it is a highly morbid condition. The aim was to investigate the intraplacental fetal artery (IFA) as a novel ultrasonographic marker in predicting cesarean-hysterectomy need in PAS.
Methods: A prospective observational cohort study was conducted with a total of 62 women with placenta previa and ≥1 previous cesarean-section who were managed for PAS between September 2022 and January 2024.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
Objective: This study aimed to detect the proteins and metabolites in the cervicovaginal fluid to observe their relationship with the occurrence of placenta accreta spectrum and the potential biomarkers with predictive value.
Methods: Cervicovaginal fluid samples were collected before delivery from 6 participants of PAS and 6 controls subjects with similar gestational ages. The severity of PAS was evaluated by ultrasound and MRI scoring system and confirmed by the intraoperative findings or pathological examination.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Background: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is one of the most dangerous pregnancy-related conditions. This study aims to conduct a systematic review of current research on the ultrasound scoring systems used in PAS patients with a comprehensive summarization of researches and comparison of prenatal ultrasound scoring in evaluating postpartum outcomes.
Methods: This systematic review was conducted and reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
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