Surgical and conservative management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PAS) and the role of mri: A single center experience

Introduction and Aim: PAS is the leading cause of emergency peri-partum hysterectomy and is also associated with bladder injury as well as maternal death in up to 7% of the cases, due to hemorrhage. The aim of this study is to report our experience regarding surgical treatment of PAS and uterine preservation in particular; contribution of MRI in the prenatal surgical planning is also addressed. Methods: Between March 2016 and March 2021, 85 patients (mean age: 33,6 years, mean gestational age: 35.2wks) diagnosed with placenta previa in 2nd trimester ultrasound, were evaluated prenatally with dedicated MRI (range: 28-34 gestational week) .