ISSN: 2161-0932
Akinwuntan Akinwunmi L
Premier Specialists Medical Centre,
Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria
Case Report
Conservative Management of Morbidly-Adherent Placenta Following Vaginal Deliveries: A Case Series
Author(s): Akinwunmi Louis A and Omololu Sunday O
Akinwunmi Louis A and Omololu Sunday O
Background: A morbidly adherent placenta can be anticipated in deliveries preceded by uterine surgeries or procedures; however a few cases occur without any apparent risk factor and require a high index of suspicion. A proper diagnosis and management can avert a catastrophe. Most cases in the literature were reported following caesarean deliveries with resultant abdominal laparotomy. A rare mention is made of morbidly adherent placenta following vaginal deliveries.
Cases: Two cases of morbidly adherent placentae in middle aged women were reported and managed conservatively. There were no apparent risk factors. Both patients had uterotonics and prophylactic antibiotics with satisfactory outcomes. The two later resumed menstruations and one had a successful pregnancy and delivery subsequently.
Conclusion: Morbidly ad.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000207