Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Dr, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, USA

Biography

Dr. Olawaiye is the director of gynecologic cancer research at Magee-Women’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, he has overseen multiple clinical research projects. He is also the Gynecologic Oncology Group Foundation principal investigator for the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.

Publications

• Mini Article   
  Management of the Morbidly Adherent Placenta
  Author(s): Daniel K Chan and Alexander B Olawaiye*
  
  Morbidly adherent placenta, and the spectrum of placenta accreta, increta, percreta, are becoming more commonly encountered with higher cesarean section rates. These cases are complicated by high maternal morbidity with high rates of maternal hemorrhage. This literature review discusses management of morbidly adherent placenta, from preoperative considerations and planning, to timing of delivery, and operative considerations. Care of the patient with abnormal placentation now commonly involves a multi-disciplinary team approach. Creation of care teams dedicated to the management of morbidly adherent placenta may optimize patient care and ultimately reduce morbidity. .. View more»
  

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