Can placenta accreta be completely removed during cesarean delivery?
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
If the area of placental implantation is relatively small and the depth of invasion is shallow, doctors can usually use special instruments during cesarean delivery to easily and completely separate the uterine wall from the placenta within the uterine cavity. However, if the placental implantation covers a large area and invades deeply, the separation procedure becomes more difficult.
The medical term should be cesarean section. Generally, if the placental implantation area is small and the depth is shallow, the placenta can usually be completely removed during a cesarean delivery. However, if the implantation area is large and deeply invasive, complete removal of the placenta may not be possible.
If the placental implantation area is relatively small and the invasion depth is shallow, doctors typically can use specialized instruments to easily and thoroughly separate the uterine wall and placenta from the uterine cavity during cesarean surgery.
When the placental implantation area is extensive and deeply embedded, the separation procedure becomes more difficult and may result in incomplete placental removal. In such cases, further treatments such as hysteroscopic surgery or open abdominal surgery may be required to prevent serious intrauterine infections.
If the pregnant woman has underlying conditions such as coagulation disorders or a history of prior cesarean sections, these factors may also affect surgical outcomes and make placental separation difficult.
After cesarean delivery, pregnant women should maintain a healthy diet, consuming more high-quality protein-rich foods such as eggs and milk to replenish essential nutrients. Adequate rest is also important, and excessive physical exertion should be avoided.
