The Multidisciplinary Management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Comprehensive Series of Eight Cases From a Tertiary

Rashida Ali1, Nimish Tutwala2, Mena Abdalla3,4

  • 1Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Princess Royal University Hopsital, London, GBR.

Cureus
|December 8, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) management requires a multidisciplinary team. This approach led to favorable maternal outcomes in eight cases, emphasizing the need for specialized centers.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Surgical Management

Background:

  • Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a severe obstetric complication with rising prevalence due to increased cesarean delivery rates.
  • PAS poses significant challenges to healthcare systems, associated with substantial maternal morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the multidisciplinary management of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) in a tertiary care setting.
  • To evaluate maternal outcomes in patients with PAS managed by a specialized team.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of eight consecutive PAS cases.
  • Data collection included demographics, clinical presentation, imaging, surgical management, and outcomes.
  • All cases managed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Main Results:

  • Eight patients with a mean age of 29.6 years, all with prior cesarean sections.
  • Mean gestational age at diagnosis was 32 weeks; mean at delivery was 36.4 weeks.
  • Outcomes included cesarean hysterectomy (n=6), hysterotomy with uterine artery embolization (n=1), and conservative management (n=1). Mean blood loss was 2.1 liters; two cases of bladder injury occurred. No maternal deaths.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for successful PAS management.
  • Early diagnosis and individualized strategies by a coordinated team improve maternal outcomes.
  • Establishing specialized centers of excellence for PAS is recommended.

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