Diagnostics (Nov 2023)

Surgical Conservative Management of a Retained Placenta after Angular Pregnancy, a Case Report and Literature Review

  • Giovanna Bitonti,
  • Paola Quaresima,
  • Giampiero Russo,
  • Costantino Di Carlo,
  • Giuseppina Amendola,
  • Rosanna Mazzulla,
  • Roberta Venturella,
  • Michele Morelli

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13233492
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 23
p. 3492

Abstract

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Angular pregnancies are rare and difficult to diagnose. Evidence suggests they are associated with a higher risk of intrauterine growth restriction and abnormal third stage of labor due to a retained placenta. The lack of standardized AP diagnostic criteria impacts on their correct identification and makes the treatment of potential complications challenging. We present a case of the successful conservative surgical management of a retained placenta after a term AP also complicated by intrauterine growth restriction. Moreover, to identify the best evidence regarding AP diagnostic criteria and retained placenta therapeutic approaches, we have realized an expert literature review.

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