Clinical outcomes of a false positive antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum

Author(s):  
Bahram Salmanian ◽  
Amir A. Shamshirsaz ◽  
Karin Fox ◽  
nazlisadat meshinchi asl ◽  
Hadi Erfani ◽  
...  

Objective: Antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is critical to reduce maternal morbidity. While clinical outcomes of women with PAS have been extensively described, little information is available regarding the women who undergo cesarean delivery with a presumptive PAS diagnosis which is not confirmed by histopathologic examination. We sought to examine resource utilization and clinical outcomes of this group of women with a false-positive diagnosis of PAS. Study design: Retrospective analysis of patients with prenatally diagnosed PAS cared for between 2015 and 2020 by our multidisciplinary PAS team. Maternal outcomes were examined. Univariate analysis was performed and a multivariate model was employed to compare outcomes between women with and without histopathologically confirmed PAS. Results: A total of 162 patients delivered with the pre-operative diagnosis of PAS. Of these, 146 (90%) underwent hysterectomy and had histopathologic confirmation of PAS. Thirteen women did not undergo the planned hysterectomy. Three women underwent hysterectomy but pathologic examination did not confirm PAS. In comparing women with and without pathologic confirmation of PAS, the false positive PAS group delivered later in pregnancy (34 vs. 33 weeks of gestation, P=0.015) and had more planned surgery (88% vs. 47%, P = 0.002). There was no difference in skin incision type or hysterotomy placement for delivery. No significant difference in either the estimated blood loss or blood components transfused was noted between groups. Conclusion: Careful intraoperative evaluation of women with pre-operatively presumed PAS resulted in a 3/149 (2%) retrospectively unnecessary hysterectomy. Management of women with PAS in experienced centers benefits patients both in terms of resource utilization and avoidance of unnecessary maternal morbidity, understanding that our results are produced in a center of excellence for PAS. We also propose a management protocol to assist in the avoidance of unnecessary hysterectomy in women with the pre-operative diagnosis of PAS.

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kendra Sylvester-Armstrong ◽  
Callie Reeder ◽  
Kathryn Patrick ◽  
Mehmet R. Genc

Abstract Objectives To assess the applicability of a standardized multidisciplinary protocol for managing placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders and its impact on the outcomes. Methods We compared patients with PAS manage by a standardized multidisciplinary protocol (T2) to historic controls managed on a case-by-case basis by individual physicians between (T1). The primary outcome is composite maternal morbidity. Secondary outcomes were the rates of surgical complications, estimated blood loss, number of blood products transfused, intensive care unit admissions, ventilator use, and birth weight. Multivariate logistic analysis was used to identify independent predictors of composite maternal morbidity. Results During T1 and T2, we managed 39 and 36 patients with confirmed PAS, respectively. During T2, the protocol could be implemented in 21 cases (58%). Compared to T1, patients managed during T2 had 70% less composite maternal morbidity (95% CI: 0.11–0.82) and lower blood loss (median, 2,000 vs. 1,100 mL, p=0.008). Also, they were 68% less likely to require transfusion of blood products (95% CI: 0.12–0.81; p=0.01), including fewer units of packed red blood cells (median, 2 vs. 0, p=0.02). Management following the protocol was the only independent factor associated with lower composite maternal morbidity (OR: 0.22; 95% CI: 0.05–0.95; p=0.04). Selected maternal and neonatal outcomes were not different among 12 and 15 patients with suspected but unconfirmed PAS disorders managed during T1 and T2, respectively. Conclusions Most patients can be managed under a standardized multidisciplinary protocol for PAS disorders, leading to improved outcomes.


Author(s):  
Michal Fishel Bartal ◽  
Ramesha Papanna ◽  
Nikolaos M. Zacharias ◽  
Neomary Soriano-Calderon ◽  
Maria Limas ◽  
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Objective Women with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) having an unplanned delivery may have worse outcome compared with women with a planned delivery. The primary objective of this study was to compare severe maternal morbidity among women with PAS who had a planned scheduled delivery versus an unplanned delivery. Secondary objective was to compare neonatal outcomes. Study Design Retrospective cohort study at two tertiary centers (January 2009 to June 2019) of all women who underwent a hysterectomy with a histologic proven PAS. Primary outcome was severe maternal morbidity which defined as any of the following: transfusion of ≥4 RBC units or ureter/bowel injury. Neonatal outcome was a composite neonatal morbidity defined as any of the following: Apgar score's < 5 at 5 minutes, mechanical ventilation, or respiratory distress syndrome. Maternal demographic, clinical, and sonographic characteristics were compared between the two groups (planned vs. unplanned). Descriptive statistics were used as appropriate, and a statistical significance was established if p-value was < 0.05. Results Of 109 women who underwent cesarean hysterectomy for PAS, 41 (37.6%) had an unplanned delivery. There was no significant difference in the number of previous cesarean deliveries or ultrasound findings between the two groups. Women with an unplanned delivery were more likely to bleed during pregnancy than those that had a planned delivery (p = 0.04). Women with unplanned delivery had lower gestational age at delivery (30.3 vs. 33.8 weeks, p = 0.001) had a 75% higher rate of the primary outcome (63 vs. 36%, p = 0.007) and had a higher rate of intensive care unit admissions (39 vs. 17.7%, p = 0.01) compared with women with a planned delivery. The neonatal morbidity did not differ between the two groups. Conclusion Since unplanned cesarean hysterectomy among women with PAS occurs in 40% and is associated with significantly higher morbidity, interventions are needed to mitigate the rate of adverse outcomes. Key Points


Neurosurgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 489-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan S. Uribe ◽  
Joshua Beckman ◽  
Praveen V. Mummaneni ◽  
David Okonkwo ◽  
Pierce Nunley ◽  
...  

Abstract BACKGROUND: The length of construct can potentially influence perioperative risks in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. A head-to-head comparison between open and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques for treatment of ASD has yet to be performed. OBJECTIVE: To examine the impact of MIS approaches on construct length and clinical outcomes in comparison to traditional open approaches when treating similar ASD profiles. METHODS: Two multicenter databases for ASD, 1 involving MIS procedures and the other open procedures, were propensity matched for clinical and radiographic parameters in this observational study. Inclusion criteria were ASD and minimum 2-year follow-up. Independent t-test and chi-square test were used to evaluate and compare outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 1215 patients were identified, with 84 patients matched in each group. Statistical significance was found for mean levels fused (4.8 for circumferential MIS [cMIS] and 10.1 for open), mean interbody fusion levels (3.6 cMIS and 2.4 open), blood loss (estimated blood loss 488 mL cMIS and 1762 mL open), and hospital length of stay (6.7 days cMIS and 9.7 days open). There was no significant difference in preoperative radiographic parameters or postoperative clinical outcomes (Owestry Disability Index and visual analog scale) between groups. There was a significant difference in postoperative lumbar lordosis (43.3° cMIS and 49.8° open) and pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis correction (10.6° cMIS and 5.2° open) in the open group. There was no significant difference in reoperation rate between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION: MIS techniques for ASD may reduce construct length, reoperation rates, blood loss, and length of stay without affecting clinical and radiographic outcomes when compared to a similar group of patients treated with open techniques.


Author(s):  
Futa Ito ◽  
Shinya Matsuzaki ◽  
Masayuki Endo ◽  
Tadashi Kimura

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) presents one of the highest risks to pregnancy and often requires a cesarean hysterectomy for management, but the challenges associated with this surgery often cause severe obstetric haemorrhaging and high rates of maternal morbidity. Shirodkar cerclage is usually performed in cases with cervical insufficiency, a short cervix with previous preterm birth, etc., to decrease the preterm birth rate. It is recommended that Shirodkar cerclage is removed when the patient approaches term, but the ideal timing of removal for patient for whom cesarean hysterectomy is planned is not clear. Here, authors present a case of PAS in whom Shirodkar cerclage that was difficult to remove at the timing of cesarean hysterectomy. After cesarean hysterectomy, the patient had a vaginal abscess and required antibiotic therapy for approximately two weeks. In the light of our case, authors discuss the timing of removal of cerclage in the cases of PAS.


2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (S1) ◽  
pp. 278-278
Author(s):  
F. Affes ◽  
H. Frikha ◽  
M. Fezzani ◽  
A. Kammoun ◽  
S. Ernez ◽  
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