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Anaesthesia for abnormally invasive placenta: a single-institution case series

Highlights • A retrospective series of 40 cases of abnormally invasive placenta (AIP). • AIP is associated with maternal morbidity and frequent antenatal admission. • Caesarean delivery is associated with prolonged surgery and haemorrhage. • Most cases started under neuraxial block but half required...

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Published in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2017-05, Vol.30, p.10-15
Main Authors: Taylor, N.J, Russell, R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • A retrospective series of 40 cases of abnormally invasive placenta (AIP). • AIP is associated with maternal morbidity and frequent antenatal admission. • Caesarean delivery is associated with prolonged surgery and haemorrhage. • Most cases started under neuraxial block but half required general anaesthesia (GA). Intraoperative conversion to GA was not associated with adverse outcome.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.01.008