Failure of methotrexate treatment for term placenta percreta.

Jaffe, R; DuBeshter, B; Sherer, D M; Thompson, E A; Woods, J R · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Placenta percreta is a severe condition associated with maternal morbidity and mortality even when surgery is performed electively. Methotrexate has been suggested as a possible treatment modality for adherent placenta to avoid catastrophic surgery. The purpose of this report is to present a case where the placenta was left in situ to avoid cystectomy at the time of cesarean section, with subsequent failure of treatment with methotrexate.

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