Evaluation and comparison of sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in placenta accreta diagnosis in the second and third trimesters
Mahsa Mootamedi,
Minoo Movahedi,
Farinaz Farahbod
Abstract:Background:
Ultrasound is the selected technique for the detection of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). This method can detect PAS in 80%-50% of cases. This study aimed to assess and compare the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of PAS after the first trimester.
Materials and Methods:
In this prospective study that was performed in 2020-2021 on 79 patients at high risk of PAS, all cases underwent ultrasonography in both 18-22 weeks of gestat… Show more
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