Placenta accreta: pathogenesis of a 20th century iatrogenic uterine disease.
Placenta. 2012 Apr; 33(4):244-51
Mark Brincat and Jean Calleja-Agius
17 Jul 2012
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Good for Teaching, Review / Commentary
This article highlights the increase in incidence of placenta accreta, which may be linked with the increased rate of cesarian sections. The hypothesis of abnormal development of the feto-placental unit at the site of the uterine scar is explained in detail. In my opinion, this article is a good eye-opener for trainee obstetricians...
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