Abnormal adherence of the placenta occurs for reasons unknown
Attempts to remove the placenta in the usual manner are unsuccessful, and laceration and perforation of the ute-rine wall may result, putting the woman at risk for severe PPH and infection. Placental adherence may be partial or complete. Which is not a recognized degree of placental at-tachment? a. Placenta accreta
b. Placenta previa
c. Placenta increta
d. Placenta percreta
B
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A Placenta accreta is slight penetration of the myometrium by placental trophob-last.
B Placenta previa is an obstetric complication in which the placenta is attached to the uterine wall close to or covering the cervix. The placenta is not adhered to the myometrium.
C Placenta increta is deep penetration of the myometrium by the placenta.
D Placenta percreta is perforation of the uterus by the placenta.
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