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  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  • Morbidly adherent placenta (MAP) encompasses placenta accreta, increta, and percreta, characterized by abnormal placental invasion into the uterine wall.
  • This condition is associated with significant maternal morbidity and mortality due to excessive placental invasion.
  • Key risk factors include a history of cesarean delivery and placenta previa in the current pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the spectrum of morbidly adherent placenta, including its diagnosis and management.
  • To highlight the importance of early prenatal diagnosis and multidisciplinary care for optimizing outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical understanding of morbidly adherent placenta.
  • Discussion of diagnostic modalities, including ultrasound and MRI.
  • Emphasis on a multidisciplinary team approach for patient management.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound is the gold standard for antenatal diagnosis of MAP.
  • MRI aids in identifying complex cases, particularly parametrial involvement.
  • Effective management relies on early diagnosis and specialized care.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing outcomes for pregnancies with morbidly adherent placenta requires early prenatal diagnosis.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach involving various specialists is essential.
  • Referral to experienced centers improves maternal and neonatal outcomes.