Placenta accreta spectrum and uterine SCAR dehiscence: Distinct entities or a continuum? An expert debate and call for standardization

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Theophilus Adu‐Bredu, Rozi Aditya Aryananda, Sarah P. Walker, Yaw Gyanteh Owusu, Thorsten Braun, Hooman Soleymani majd, Pedro Viana Pinto, Olivier Morel, Abdalla Mousa, Helena C. Bartels, Ammar Al Naimi, Maddalena Morlando
+2 more K. D. Fox, Sally L. Collins
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.70165
Cited by: 1
References: 41

Abstract

Placenta accreta spectrum and uterine scar dehiscence in cases of low-lying or previa placentas have become an issue of intense debate among experts due to their common etiological origin. Some authors argue both conditions as a continuum while others maintain their distinct nature, while acknowledging both conditions could occur simultaneously. This ongoing debate has significant implications for diagnosis, patient counseling, and management. In this article, we present both sides of this debate, discuss diagnostic and management challenges, and call for standardization of terminology.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Maternal and fetal healthcare Blood groups and transfusion Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
105
Issue
4
Pages
560–567
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN