Comparison of prophylactic iliac balloon placement to internal iliac artery ligation in surgical treatment of placenta accreta spectrum – a retrospective cohort study

Abstract

To compare intra-iliac balloon placement to internal iliac artery ligation during caesarean-hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PAS). Primary outcome was estimated blood loss. Secondary outcomes included operative time, devascularisation procedure-related complications and length of hospitalisation.