| 3D volume contrast imaging (VCI) for the visualization of placenta previa increta and uterine wall thickness in a dichorionic twin pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 21080310 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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PURPOSE: Placenta increta is a rare event in pregnancy, but is associated with serious maternal morbidity and mortality due to life threatening hemorrhage. The incidence has increased due to high Cesarean rates. We describe a case of placenta previa increta in a dichorionic twin pregnancy, which was successfully treated conservatively, to discuss the role of ultrasound, especially 3D VCI and TUI, for diagnosis and conservative management in similar cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A GE Voluson Expert 730 ultrasound system which provides both conventional 2D imaging and 3D volume acquisitions using VCI and TUI was used for diagnosis and management in a case of placenta increta in a dichorionic twin pregnancy in which the placenta previa increta of the first fetus was left in situ and the other placenta was removed. RESULTS: The 3D VCI provided superior resolution of the anterior wall of the uterus, delineating the myometrial thickness in the area of the placental implantation site. With superior image quality, the 3D VCI technique facilitates the evaluation of the myometrial thickness and the depth of placental invasion due to significantly improved enhancement of the contrast and differentiation between various tissues compared to the 2D scan. CONCLUSION: We describe for the first time the application of 3D VCI and TUI for the visualization of the depth of placental invasion in such a case. Preoperative ultrasound diagnosis allows appropriate preoperative preparations and the decision to leave the placenta untouched to avoid a probable fatal outcome for the patient. |
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W Henrich; J H Stupin |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-11-15 |
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Title: Ultraschall in der Medizin (Stuttgart, Germany : 1980) Volume: 32 ISSN: 1438-8782 ISO Abbreviation: Ultraschall Med Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-08-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8303585 Medline TA: Ultraschall Med Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 406-11 Citation Subset: IM |
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© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York. |
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Department of Obstetrics, Charité Medical University Berlin, Berlin, Germany. |
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