Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Biography

Dr. Daniel K Chan is Residency of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center from 2014 - 2018. He is the Research Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center from 2018 to till date.

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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