Preoperative cystoscopy as a risk stratification tool for massive hemorrhage in placenta accreta spectrum
In this study, the finding of bridging blood vessels on the lower posterior wall of the bladder was associated with severe blood loss of over two liters. Preoperative cystoscopy can assist surgeons in identifying patients with low posterior bladder lesions who may benefit from cesarean hysterectomy and prepare for massive blood transfusion or REBOA use, as well as help counsel patients more clearly on expectations.
Authors
- Rosa F. Drummond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7737-8359)
- Mary Mangione
- Katherine Goetzinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1862-7691)
- Özhan Turan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1389-9313)
- Allison S. Lankford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6609-6944)
- Mevlüt Bucak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5035-8727)
Institutions
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- University of Maryland Medical Center (US)
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08188-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49