Evaluating Placental Thickness and Thickness of Uterine Muscle at Placenta Attachment in Prediction of Postpartum Blood Loss in Placenta Accreta

Evaluating Placental Thickness and Thickness of Uterine Muscle at Placenta Attachment in Prediction of Postpartum Blood Loss in Placenta Accreta

Aim of the Work is To determine the significance of the placental thickness and the thickness of the uterine muscle layer at placental attachment in the prediction of postpartum hemorrhage in cases of placenta previa accreta and to evaluate both of them as as parameters for identifying high-risk patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Term pregnancy (37 wk gastation and more )
• Single viable fetus

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe hematological disorders that could cause abnormal coagulation
• Previous history of PPH
• twins
• Preterm labour
• IUFD