Part of "Tips From Other Journals" from the October 1, 1997 edition of American Family Physician.

Research article, by Tariq Khashoggi, discussing the review of 96 cases of major degree placenta previa managed in Saudi Arabia between 1988 and 1991.

Placenta Previa: Description ; Incidence of Placenta Previa ; Signs and Symptoms ; Risk Factors ; Diagnosis ; Treatment ; Outcome ; Links

A personal story about a second pregnancy in which a diagnoses of placenta previa/placenta accreta was made. How a premature son and the author survived this life threatening condition.

Pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

The meaning of this diagnosis, and what it could mean for a pregnancy.

Ultrasound images and discussion of the conditions.

Information for patients.

Article addresses the findings of a study conducted in Canada.

Overview of diagnosis, causes, symptoms, and treatment.