Placenta Accreta Spectrum: What You Need to Know (Part 2)

14/07/2025

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Episode Synopsis

Placenta accreta spectrum, a condition where the placenta doesn’t detach after delivery, can quickly become life-threatening. Dr. Huh talks with gynecologic oncologists Michael Straughn, M.D., and Trey Leath, M.D., about what makes this a dangerous condition; how it may affect the bladder; and why it’s most often managed with a hysterectomy. Learn why early diagnosis and referral to a tertiary center can make all the difference.