Transverse fundal uterine incision in a patient with placenta increta

K Shukunami; K Hattori; K Nishijima; F Kotsuji

doi:10.1080/14767050400018189

Transverse fundal uterine incision in a patient with placenta increta

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2004 Dec;16(6):355-6. doi: 10.1080/14767050400018189.

Authors

K Shukunami¹, K Hattori, K Nishijima, F Kotsuji

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Fukui, Matsuoka-Cho, Yoshida-Gun, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.

PMID: 15621555
DOI: 10.1080/14767050400018189

Abstract

In cases with placenta accreta occurring on the previous cesarean scar, a longitudinal incision is generally appropriate. However, the placenta may prevent both a longitudinal and lower transverse incision. We report a case of placenta increta on the previous cesarean scar, and discuss the role of transverse fundal uterine incision.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
Cesarean Section / methods*
Female
Humans
Placenta Accreta / surgery*
Pregnancy