Fernández-Lara JA, Mendoza-Huerta M, De La Maza-Labastida S, Peña-Zepeda C, Esparza-Valencia DM, Ling-García JP

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 151-157
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ABSTRACT

Background: The incidence of placental accreta has increased in industrialized countries, due to the increase in the rate of cesarean sections. On the other hand, the premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), complicate approximately 3% of all pregnancies and is associated mainly with neonatal complications related to prematurity. At present, there is no documented evidence in the medical literature of the approach of both pathologies together.
Clinic case: 31-year-old woman at 30.2 weeks’ gestation in her second pregnancy is admitted to the hospital with vaginal discharge. PROM is confirmed by fern-type crystallization and quantification of placental alpha macroglobulin-1 (PAMG-1) microglobulin by Amnisure^® test strip. Medical assessment is performed by the maternal-fetal specialists, finding complete placenta praevia with the presence of vascular lacunae with turbulent lacunar flow, myometrium thickness ‹ 1mm and loss of the clear space. Fetal well-being is confirmed and conservative management of PPROM is initiated. Obstetric delivery is conducted at 31 weeks of gestation with Caesarean section – Hysterectomy without complications.
Conclusions: The premature rupture of membranes in presence of placenta accreta is a rare complication. In this patients, conservative management is a suitable alternative, with an appropriate maternal and fetal surveillance. More evidence is required to indicate the conservative treatment in these patients.

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