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The relation between maternal obesity and placenta accreta spectrum: A multinational database study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: It has been suggested that women with obesity have increased risk of developing placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). It is unclear if this is independent of the increased risk of cesarean delivery seen with obesity itself. The aim of this study was to explore the association between maternal obesity and PAS, particularly severe PAS (percreta). MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a cohort study based on cases recorded in the International …

Authors

Vieira MC; Rijken MJ; Braun T; Chantraine F; Morel O; Schwickert A; Stefanovic V; van Beekhuizen H; Collins SL; spectrum TISFPA

Journal

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Vol. 100, No. S1, pp. 50–57

Publisher

Wiley

Publication Date

3 2021

DOI

10.1111/aogs.14075

ISSN

0001-6349