Assessment of Transvaginal Ultrasound Predictive Features for Placenta Accreta Spectrum in Women with Previous Cesarean Scar

Abstract

Objective: To assess the transvaginal ultrasound examination to diagnose placenta accreta spectrum based on clear sonographic signs

Study Design: Descriptive study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, from 15th January 2026 to 30th May 2026.

Methodology: The study was conducted on 50 female patients who had previously undergone a cesarean section using ultrasound and color Doppler imaging.

Results: Ultrasound signs for diagnosing placenta accreta include: a reduced distance between the placenta and the uterus, disruption of the interface between the bladder and the uterus, the presence of placental lacunae (spaces), and increased blood flow surrounding the placenta.

Conclusion: Transvaginal ultrasound is a method for the early detection of placenta accreta.