Conservative management of placenta increta in a primigravida: A case report

Morbidly adherent placenta in the absence of risk factors is a rare entity in primigravida, and its conservative management becomes important in such patients to preserve future fertility. We report a case where a primigravida was discovered accidentally having placenta increta while her caesarean section was being performed due to foetal distress (grade 2 meconium). There was unexpected delay in delivery of the placenta. It was managed conservatively by performing a bilateral uterine artery ligation and methotrexate post operatively. On weekly follow-ups serum beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin(bHCG) levels were done as well as and two weekly ultrasounds. Conservative management of morbidly adherent placenta can be considered in primigravidas where there is a great need to preser ve fer tility and avoid hysterectomy.