Am J Perinatol 2004; 21(6): 311-313
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-831886
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Gravid Uterus Exteriorization at Cesarean Delivery for Prenatally Diagnosed Placenta Previa-Accreta

Joseph R. Wax1 , Michael G. Pinette1 , Angelina Cartin1 , Jacquelyn Blackstone1
  • 1Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
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16 August 2004 (online)

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Uterine exteriorization during fetal surgery permits hysterotomy away from anterior placental implantations. We employed this technique in two cesarean deliveries for anterior placenta previa-accreta, facilitating selective uterine incisions. Exteriorization of the near-term gravid uterus may be a useful adjunct to cesarean delivery for anterior placenta previa-accreta.