Risk factors for unscheduled delivery in patients with placenta accreta

Bowman, Zachary S.; Manuck, Tracy A.; Eller, Alexandra; Simons, Margaret A.; Silver, Robert M.

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2013.09.044

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“…Our current understanding of the physiopathology of placenta creta is based on the association with known factors such as placenta previa and prior uterine intervention (23)(24)(25). Indeed, an association with these factors was also observed in our study of 44 cases.…”

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Histopathology of Placenta Creta: Chorionic Villi Intrusion into Myometrial Vascular Spaces and Extravillous Trophoblast Proliferation are Frequent and Specific Findings With Implications for Diagnosis and Pathogenesis

Parra‐Herran

Djordjevic

2016

International Journal of Gynecological Pathology

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Placenta creta is characterized by invasion of placental villi into the myometrium in the setting of a dysfunctional or absent decidua. Histopathologic diagnosis of placenta creta is important, particularly in cases of hysterectomy because of unanticipated intractable postpartum hemorrhage. Previous studies have documented a higher amount and depth of myometrial infiltration by the implantation site intermediate trophoblast compared with controls. In addition, we have anecdotally observed chorionic villi in myometrial vascular spaces in specimens with placenta creta. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence and specificity of these features. Sixty-one postpartum hysterectomies, 44 with placenta creta and 17 without were reviewed. Villous intrusion into vascular spaces was recorded. Using immunohistochemistry for GATA3, the amount of intermediate trophoblast (number of positive cells in five 40× fields) and depth of trophoblast myometrial infiltration were assessed. Mean gestational ages of the creta group (34.4 yr; range, 20-43 yr) and control group (35 yr; range, 25-51 yr) were comparable. Presence of chorionic villi in myometrial vascular spaces was frequent in placenta creta: 31/44 versus 1/17 controls (70.4% vs. 5.8%, P<0.0001). This finding was more common in the percreta (87.5%) and increta (84%) than in the accreta (27.2%, P=0.0008). Mean depth of trophoblast myometrial invasion was greater in cretas (47.9%) than in controls (14.5%, P=0.004). Likewise, mean distance of deepest trophoblast to serosa was shorter in the cretas (7.3 mm) than in controls (23.8 mm, P<0.0001). These differences were, however, attributable to placentas increta and percreta. When only accretas and controls were compared, the myometrial depth of trophoblast was similar. The mean intermediate trophoblast cell count in the placental bed was greater in cretas (664) than in controls (288, P<0.0001). Such difference was seen in all creta cases despite the type (accreta 639, increta 676, percreta 661). A trophoblast count of ≥100 cells/high-power field was seen in 75.8% of cretas and 11.1% of controls (P=0.0009). For the first time, we document the finding of chorionic villi intrusion into myometrial vascular spaces, which is highly specific of placenta creta. In addition, assessment of the amount of intermediate trophoblast using GATA3 immunohistochemistry can assist in the diagnosis. We hypothesize that placental invasion in placenta creta is due, at least partially, to transformation of low-resistance myometrial vessels leading to subsequent protrusion of villi into their lumens, in the context of absent decidua.

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Histopathology of Placenta Creta: Chorionic Villi Intrusion into Myometrial Vascular Spaces and Extravillous Trophoblast Proliferation are Frequent and Specific Findings With Implications for Diagnosis and Pathogenesis

Parra‐Herran

Djordjevic

2016

International Journal of Gynecological Pathology

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“…Preterm premature rupture of membranes, bleeding, and contractions all are associated with unscheduled preterm delivery in women with accreta. 92 It is noteworthy that most women without bleeding or contractions can have a safe and planned delivery at 36 weeks of gestation. 92 Accordingly, it may be reasonable to individualize timing of delivery between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation in stable patients without bleeding or labor.…”

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Abnormal Placentation

Silver¹

2015

Obstetrics &Amp; Gynecology

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Placental disorders such as placenta previa, placenta accreta, and vasa previa are all associated with vaginal bleeding in the second half of pregnancy. They are also important causes of serious fetal and maternal morbidity and even mortality. Moreover, the rates of previa and accreta are increasing, probably as a result of increasing rates of cesarean delivery, maternal age, and assisted reproductive technology. The routine use of obstetric ultrasonography as well as improving ultrasonographic technology allows for the antenatal diagnosis of these conditions. In turn, antenatal diagnosis facilitates optimal obstetric management. This review emphasizes an evidence-based approach to the clinical management of pregnancies with these conditions as well as highlights important knowledge gaps.

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“…These were individually reviewed and from these, information regarding PIA and their association with preterm delivery was available in only 79 studies. 2,8, These studies were critically reviewed and data were extracted by 1 author. In case of discrepancies or when the data presented in a study were unclear, a second reviewer (C.V.A.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Since PIAs can have catastrophic complications for both the mother and fetus, efforts have been focused on reducing maternal and fetal risk by not allowing the pregnancy to advance to term, thus resulting in preterm delivery. As a matter of fact, following ischemic placental disease, PIAs are the second most common cause for indicated preterm delivery, accounting for 5.6-8.7% of indicated preterm deliveries at <35 weeks' gestation.…”

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Placental implantation abnormalities and risk of preterm delivery: a systematic review and metaanalysis

Vahanian

Lavery

Ananth

et al. 2015

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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We sought to evaluate the extent of the association between placental implantation abnormalities (PIA) and preterm delivery in singleton gestations. We conducted a systematic review of English-language articles published from 1980 onward using PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, LILACS, and Google Scholar, and by identifying studies cited in the references of published articles. Search terms were PIA defined as ≥ 1 of the following: placenta previa, placenta accreta, vasa previa, and velamentous cord insertion. Observational and experimental studies were included for review if data were available regarding any of the aforementioned PIA and regarding gestational age at delivery or preterm delivery. Case reports and case series were excluded. Studies were reviewed and data extracted. The primary outcome was gestational age at delivery or preterm delivery<37 weeks' gestation. Secondary outcomes included birthweight, 1- and 5-minute Apgar scores, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, neonatal and perinatal death, and small for gestational age. Of the 1421 studies identified, 79 met the defined criteria; 56 studies were descriptive and 23 were comparative. Based on the descriptive studies, the preterm delivery rates for low-lying/marginal placenta, placenta previa, placenta accreta, vasa previa, and velamentous cord insertion were 26.9%, 43.5%, 57.7%, 81.9%, and 37.5%, respectively. Based on the comparative studies using controls, there was decreased pregnancy duration for every PIA; more specifically, there was an increased risk for preterm delivery in patients with placenta previa (risk ratio [RR], 5.32; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.39-6.45), vasa previa (RR, 3.36; 95% CI, 2.76-4.09), and velamentous cord insertion (RR, 1.95; 95% CI, 1.67-2.28). Risks of NICU admissions (RR, 4.09; 95% CI, 2.80-5.97), neonatal death (RR, 5.44; 95% CI, 3.03-9.78), and perinatal death (RR, 3.01; 95% CI, 1.41-6.43) were higher with placenta previa. Perinatal risks were also higher in patients with vasa previa (perinatal death rate RR, 4.52; 95% CI, 2.77-7.39) and velamentous cord insertion (NICU admissions [RR, 1.76; 95% CI, 1.68-1.84], small for gestational age [RR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.56-1.82], and perinatal death [RR, 2.15; 95% CI, 1.84-2.52]). In singleton gestations, there is a strong association between PIA and preterm delivery resulting in significant perinatal morbidity and mortality.

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Risk factors for unscheduled delivery in patients with placenta accreta

Cited by 73 publications

References 20 publications

Histopathology of Placenta Creta: Chorionic Villi Intrusion into Myometrial Vascular Spaces and Extravillous Trophoblast Proliferation are Frequent and Specific Findings With Implications for Diagnosis and Pathogenesis

Histopathology of Placenta Creta: Chorionic Villi Intrusion into Myometrial Vascular Spaces and Extravillous Trophoblast Proliferation are Frequent and Specific Findings With Implications for Diagnosis and Pathogenesis

Abnormal Placentation

Placental implantation abnormalities and risk of preterm delivery: a systematic review and metaanalysis

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