Placenta Percreta Presenting with Uterine Rupture

A Case Report

Authors

  • Ongard Wattanathamrong, M.D. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Banpong Hospital, Ratchaburi

Abstract

Placenta percreta, a deeper penetrating subtype of placenta accreta, is a rare, potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy. It occurs when chorionic villi penetrate the myometrium up to the peritoneum.

A case report of a 20 years’ old woman at full term pregnancy with labor pain. Third stage of her labor was prolonged. Manual placental removal was done. Bleeding uterus was ruptured. On exploration laparotomy reveal intra-abdominal bleeding and ruptured uterus. Placenta percreta was presented. Total hysterectomy was carried out without complication. Risk factor, incidence and management were discussed.

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Published

2018-08-15

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Wattanathamrong O. Placenta Percreta Presenting with Uterine Rupture: A Case Report. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 15 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];16(2):123-7. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/140316

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