J Med Assoc Thai 2017; 100 (10):226

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Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhage Induced by Medical Abortion in Mid-Trimester Pregnancy: An Unusual Presentation of Placenta Percreta
Laosooksathit W Mail, Trongwongsa T , Narkwichean A

We present a case report of 36-year-old pregnant with intra-abdominal hemorrhage caused by placenta percreta without uterine rupture after medication-induced abortion. Ultrasonography revealed 20-week gestation pregnancy with anterior placenta previa and evidences of the placenta adherens. Surgical exploration was performed twice. The first operation was emergency abdominal exploration. In the second operation, a hysterotomy followed by total abdominal hysterectomy was performed. Massive blood transfusion was required due to 10,000 ml intra-operative blood loss. A review of diagnosis and management of the placenta adherens is also discussed in this report.

Keywords: Placenta percreta, Intra-abdominal hemorrhage, Medical abortion, Mid-trimester pregnancy


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