Role of methotrexate and uterine artery embolization in a case of placenta accreta

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
7
Article ID: 
11083
3 pages
Case Report

Role of methotrexate and uterine artery embolization in a case of placenta accreta

Dr. Nishi Gupta and Dr. Aditi Sehgal

Abstract: 

Placenta accreta occurs due to abnormally invasive implantation of placenta. Diagnosis can be made during pregnancy by ultrasound. It may cause severe postpartum hemorrahge that may even require obstetric hysterectomy. We report a case of sonographically diagnosed placenta accreta in a patient with previous 2 cesarean sections. conservative management was attempted with methotrexate and uterine artery embolization. It was not successful and patient started developing features of sepsis. She underwent abdominal hysterectomy. But her blood loss was optimal and she remained haemodynamically stable throughout her hospital stay.

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