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  • Title: [Placenta praevia accreta and obstetric hysterectomy].
    Author: de Nadal M, Saludes J, López MV, Miranda L.
    Journal: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim; 1995 Apr; 42(4):145-7. PubMed ID: 7784688.
    Abstract:
    We present the case of a 38-years-old tertipara at full term with a diagnosis by ultrasound of placenta previa who underwent elective cesarean under spinal anesthesia. After a difficult birth, anomalous adhesion of the placenta prevented its removal and caused massive hemorrhage of the placental bed and hypovolemic shock. Blood volume was restored and emergency hysterectomy under general anesthesia was effected, as bleeding and hemodynamic state were brought under control. Abnormal heart rhythm appearing after the operation responded to treatment; postoperative recovery was unremarkable. Placenta accreta is a rare complication of placenta previa. Given that massive obstetric hemorrhage is associated with significant mortality and morbidity, both maternal and fetal, the anesthesiologist must be aware of potential problems that might arise in cases of placental accreta so that readiness can keep risk to a minimum.
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