Trimester-specific diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for detection of placenta accreta spectrum: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kamaran HessamiRebecca HorganJ L MunozA H NorooznezhadAhmed A NassrK A FoxDaniele D I MascioM CaldwellV CataniaF D'AntonioA Z AbuhamadPublished in: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2024)
First trimester ultrasound has similar accuracy to second and third trimester ultrasound for the diagnosis of PAS. Routine first trimester ultrasound screening for patients at high risk of PAS may improve detection rates and allow earlier referral to tertiary care centers for pregnancy management. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.