Argon beam coagulation facilitates management of placenta percreta with bladder invasion.

BACKGROUND

Placenta percreta with bladder invasion is a rare but potentially lethal complication of pregnancy.

CASE: A multigravida, with a history of two prior cesarean deliveries, presented with complaints of heavy vaginal bleeding near term. She had been previously diagnosed with an anterior placenta previa. A placenta percreta with bladder invasion was confirmed on cystoscopy. The patient underwent a successful cesarean hysterectomy using the argon beam coagulator.

CONCLUSION

Argon beam coagulation may successfully help manage placenta percreta with bladder invasion while minimizing blood loss.