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ArticleSaudi medical journal2026

Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes of Abnormal Placental Localization:

Bessy Varghese, Alia Abdulla Abdullatif, Yusuf Khaled Hadi, Noor Ammar Alkhuzaei, Khawla Al Sendy, Marwa Abdulrahman Juma Salem, Youstina Georges, Amala Sunder

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Bessy VargheseSenior Resident OBG, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Riffa, Bahrain.
Alia Abdulla AbdullatifRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Bahrain.
Yusuf Khaled HadiResident King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain.
Noor Ammar AlkhuzaeiRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Bahrain.
Khawla Al SendyResident Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Riffa, Bahrain.
Marwa Abdulrahman Juma SalemResident Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Riffa, Bahrain.
Youstina GeorgesSenior Resident OBG, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Riffa, Bahrain.
Amala SunderChief Resident, Bahrain defense force Hospital, Riffa, Bahrain.ORCID 0000-0003-2314-3592

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Objectives: To evaluate maternal and neonatal complications associated with various types of placental abnormal localization. Methods: This retrospective study analysed obstetric and neonatal outcomes associated with placental abnormal localization at Bahrain Defence Force Hospital over a 12-month period (January-December 2022). Women were categorized into four groups based on placental localization: placenta previa with accreta, placenta previa with increta, minor previa, and major previa. Maternal demographics, obstetric history, and fetal outcomes were collected. Statistical analysis included Fisher's exact test for categorical variables, the Kruskal-Wallis test for non-parametric variables, and one-way ANOVA for parametric variables. A Results: A total of 186 pregnant women aged 18-48 years with a diagnosis of placenta previa were included. Prior cesarean delivery and increased gravidity were identified as significant risk factors for abnormal placental implantation ( Conclusion: Placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders represent serious obstetric challenges with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity. This study highlights key risk factors and complications, underscoring the importance of early identification and multidisciplinary management strategies to improve outcomes.

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Placenta AccretaPlacenta PreviaAdolescentAdultCesarean SectionFemaleHumansHysterectomyInfant, NewbornMiddle AgedPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsYoung AdultBbstetric risk factorsMaternal complicationsNeonatal outcomesPlacenta accreta spectrumPlacenta previa

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