Source · HSSIB Patient Safety Investigation
Placenta Accreta Spectrum: understanding the barriers to timely diagnosis and care
HSSIB’s introductionWe have launched an investigation to understand the barriers to timely diagnosis and care for women with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). PAS is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy where the placenta abnormally attaches, or grows into, the muscle wall of the womb. This makes delivery of the placenta at the time of birth very difficult. PAS can result in massive blood loss and is a cause of maternal death worldwide.
Launched 22 September 2026
Launched
Delayed diagnosis
Maternity
Medical tests
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