Looking back to look forward: Has the time arrived for active management of obstetricians in placenta accreta spectrum?

Author:

Bartels Helena C.1ORCID,Downey Paul2,Brennan Donal J.3

Affiliation:

1. Department of University College Dublin Obstetrics and Gynaecology School of Medicine, National Maternity Hospital Dublin Ireland

2. Department of Histopathology National Maternity Hospital Dublin Ireland

3. University College Dublin Gynaecological Oncology Group (UCD‐GOG), Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and St Vincent's University Hospital Dublin Ireland

Abstract

AbstractPlacenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a relatively new obstetric condition which, until recently, was poorly understood. The true incidence is unknown because of the poor quality and heterogeneous diagnostic criteria. Classification systems have attempted to provide clarity on how to grade and diagnose PAS, but these are no longer reflective of our current understanding of PAS. This is particularly true for placenta percreta, which referred to extrauterine disease, as recent studies have demonstrated that placental villi associated with PAS have minimal potential to invade beyond the uterine serosa. It is accepted that PAS is a direct consequence of previous iatrogenic uterine injury, most commonly a previous cesarean section. Here, we “look back to look forwards”—starting with the primary predisposing factor for PAS, an iatrogenic uterine injury and subsequent wound healing. We then consider the evolution of definitions and diagnostic criteria of PAS from its first description over a century ago to current classifications. Finally, we discuss why modifications to the current classifications are needed to allow accurate diagnosis of this rare but life‐threatening complication, while avoiding overdiagnosis and potential patient harm.

Publisher

Wiley

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