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Abstract Objective To evaluate objective criteria of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Placenta Accreta Spectrum disorder (PAS) analyzing interobserver agreement and to derive a model including imaging and clinical variables to predict PAS. Methods A retrospective review including patients submitted to MRI with suspicious findings of PAS on ultrasound. Exclusion criteria were lack of pathology or surgical information and missing or poor-quality MRI. Two radiologists analyzed six MRI features, and significant clinical data were also recorded. PAS confirmed on pathology or during intraoperative findings were considered positive for the primary outcome. Variables were tested through logistic regression models. Results Final study included 96 patients with a mean age of 33 years and 73.0% of previous C-sections. All MRI features were significantly associated with PAS for both readers. After logistic regression fit, including MRI signs with a moderate or higher interobserver agreement, intraplacental T2 dark band was the most significant radiologic criteria, and ROC analysis resulted in an AUC = 0.782. After including the most relevant clinical data (previous C-section) to the model, the ROC analysis improved to an AUC = 0.893. Conclusion Simplified objective criteria on MRI, including intraplacental T2 dark band associated with clinical information of previous C-sections, had the highest accuracy and was used for a predictive model of PAS.
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Placenta Percreta is one of the most serious complications of placenta previa, the incidence of which has been on a rising trend and is frequently associated with severe obstetric hemorrhage usually necessitating hysterectomy. lacenta Previa complicates 0.3–0.5% of all pregnancies and is a major cause of third-trimester hemorrhage which is on the rise due to rise in incidence of cesarean sections. Significant maternal morbidity in form of increased incidence of fetal malpresentation, cesarean delivery, increased blood loss, and peripartum hysterectomy have been noted in cases of placenta previa and can lead to prolonged hospitalization in these women. Premature deliveries can occur which lead to higher admission to neonatal intensive care unit and stillbirths. (1).We present a case of placenta previapercreta in a case of previous cesarean section , managed excellently with a surgical expertise.
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Objective: To explore the relationship of cervical length (CL), morphology and maternal adverse outcomes in placenta praevia patients on the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: Ultrasonic and clinical data of 84 singleton pregnancies confirmed as placenta praevia with cesarean section were retrospectively analyzed, including 20 cases with placenta accreta and 27 with massive hemorrhage. Taken 30 mm as the cut-off value of CL, the patients were divided into study group (CL≤30 mm, n=21) and control group (CL>30 mm, n=63).Then the relationship of CL, placenta praevia and massive hemorrhage during cesarean section were investigated. Results: CL was (26.9±2.9)mm in study group, lower than that in control group ([38.5±3.4]mm, P<0.001). The probability of placenta accreta and massive hemorrhage increased in patients with CL≤30 mm, cervical morphological incompleteness and cervical sinus (P<0.1), and CL≤30 mm was a risk factor for placental accreta. Taken CL=35.05 mm as the cut-off value, the best prediction of placental accrete and massive hemorrhage were obtained, with the sensitivity, specificity and AUC of the former was 81.3%, 90.0% and 0.890 (95%CI[0.813,0.967]), of the latter was 82.5%,74.1% and 0.814 (95%CI[0.717,0.912]), respectively. Conclusion: Cervical shortening (CL≤35.05 mm), cervical morphological incompleteness and cervical sinus on the third trimester are related to placenta accreta and massive hemorrhage during cesarean section, which might be used to evaluate placenta praevia and guiding adjustment of treatment plan.
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Background: The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate risk factors associated with placenta accrete (PA) and its clinical outcome.Methods: A descriptive, case control study was conducted in department of obstetrics and gynecology, GMC Amritsar in which authors retrospectively reviewed data of 180 patients of placenta previa (PP) over 5 years, categorized as PA (cases; n=23) or no PA (control; n=157). Furthermore, these groups were compared as to maternal demographics, intrapartum and postpartum complications and neonatal outcomes. Stepwise logistic regression analysis was done to evaluate the extent to which exposure variable contributed to the incidence of PA including advanced maternal age (AMA), parity, location of placenta and previous caesarian section (CS). Primary aim was to identify and quantify the various risk factors of PA and secondary aim measured incidences of PP, PA and fetomaternal outcome.Results: The cumulative incidence of PA over 5 years was 2.98 per 1000 deliveries. Accrete rate increased with number of CSs at 4.76% in patients with no previous CS versus 45.94% in ≥1 CS (p < 0.003). Anterior PP (AOR 10.128 CI 2.406 -42.632; p <0.001) and number of previous CSs (AOR 36.405, 95% CI 2.743 -483.24, p =0.006) were significant risk factors for PA. AMA (OR >30 years: 4.326 95% CI 0.724 -25.856; p =0.108), parity (AOR 1 vs 0: 2.526 95% CI 0.242-26.41; p=0.439), prior uterine curettage (AOR ≥1 vs 0: 11.143 95% CI 0.522-9.726; p=0.278) although had association with PA but was not statistical significant. Caesarian hysterectomy was done in 95.65% patients of PA while only 1 patient of PP required hysterectomy (p<0.001). Neonatal outcome was similar in both groups.Conclusions: Prior caesarian and anterior PP emerged out as significant predictors of PA. Other risk factors like AMA, multiparous, history of prior uterine curettage, central PP have incremental risk of having PA and such patients should be managed diligently to lower feto-maternal morbidities and mortalities.
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Objective To study the nursing effect of temporary ballon occlusion of the abdominal aorta in the treatment of pernicious placenta previa and placenta accrete. Methods Nursing points and experience of 126 cases of pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta using temporary ballon occlusion of the abdominal aorta to prevent intraoperative bleeding in caesarean section were retrospectively summarized. This paper introduced the method, safety and superiority of the way of temporary ballon occlusion of the abdominal aorta, and the method of nursing care of patients with temporary ballon occlusion of the abdominal aorta, and the methods of the observation and prevention of postoperative bleeding and the nursing of pain. Results Totally 126 patients successfully achieved hemostasis, no hysterectomy occurred. Conclusions Through effective nursing of temporary ballon occlusion of the abdominal aorta in the treatment of pernicious placenta previa and placenta accrete, the postpartum hemorrhage, blood transfusion and the risk of hysterectomy can be reduced.
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Objective To investigate the value of various ultrasound parameters in the diagnosis of placenta accreta. Methods To retrospectively analyze the sonographic images of 112 patients with prental diagnosis of placenta previa at Xiangya Hospital of Central South University between April 2016 and July 2017. All patients were confirmed by surgery pathology. Pathology was as golden standard for diagnosis, and the sensitivitity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of each ultrasound parameter in the prenatal dianosis of placenata accreta and the predicting postpartum hysterectomy of patients with placenta accreta were calculated. Results Of 112 patients with placenta previa, 71 cases were confirmed with placenta accreta by histology, 41 cases without placenta accrete, accurate prenatal ultrasound diagnosis is 72 cases, the accuracy is 64.1%. Ultrasonic parameters assessed included loss of retroplacental clear zone, smallest myometrial thickness, presence of ″moth-eaten″ lacunar spaces, and sub-placental or the posterior wall of the bladder hypervascularity. The sensitivity (specificity) of diagnosis of placenta accreta was 83.10% (29.27%), 64.79% (73.17%), 43.66% (87.80%), 64.79% (58.54%), respectively, the positive predictive value (negative predictive value) was 67.05% (50.00%), 80.70% (54.55%), 86.11% (47.37%), 73.02% (48.98%), respectively, the loss of retroplacetal clear zone has high sensitivity and low specificity in the prenatal diagnosis of placenata accreta, the presence of ″moth-eaten″ lacunar spaces has the highest specificity. The sensitivity (specificity) of each ultrasound parameter to predict postpartum hysterectomy of patients with placenta accreta was 100% (25.53%), 77.78% (54.26%), 61.11% (73.40%), 83.33% (48.94%), respectively, the positive predictive value (negative predictive value) was 20.45% (100%), 24.54% (92.73%), 30.56% (90.79%), 23.81% (93.88%). The loss of retroplacetal clear zone has high sensitivity and low specificity in predicting the postpartum hysterectomy in patients with placenata accreta, and the presence of″moth-eaten″ lacunar spaces has high sensitivity and specificity. Conclusions Ultrasound is important for the prenatal diagnosis of accreta placentation. The loss of retroplacental clear zone in the prenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta has high sensitivity and low specificity, and the presence of ″moth-eaten″ lacunar spaces has high specificity, and has some correlation with the pregnancy outcomes of patients with palcenta previa. Performing routine detailed placenta ultrasound examination for women with prior caesarean delivery presenting with a low-lying or a placenta previa is essential in improving the detection rate of placenta accreta.
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Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of balloon occlusion of distal abdominal aorta for patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta.Methods Data of 72 patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta were retrospectively analyzed.There were 53 cases (occlusion group) reserved balloon occlusion in abdominal aorta before cesarean section,which can temporarily blocked abdominal aortic blood flow during operation.The other 19 cases (non-occlusion group) underwent cesarean section without balloon occlusion of abdominal aorta.The intraoperative,post operative situations and the birth state of newborn of the two groups were compared.Results The bleeding,blood transfusion and hysterectomy rate during the operation in occlusion group were less than those in non-occlusion group (all P＜ 0.05).Differences of the rate of postoperative transferring to intensive care unit (ICU) and the time in ICU were statistically significant between two groups (both P ＜0.05).No statistical difference of operation time,postoperative total hospital stay time and the rate of postoperative infection was found between two groups (both P＞0.05).There was no statistical difference of newborns weight and Apgar scores (5 min and 10 min after birth) between two groups (all P＞0.05).Conclusion The balloon occlusion of distal abdominal aorta in cesarean section for patients with pernicious placenta previa and placenta accreta is safe and feasible,which can effectively reduce the intraoperative bleeding,the blood transfusion and the risk of hysterectomy.
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Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasonography and MRI in the diagnosis of placenta accrete.Methods First,the relevant literatures about placenta accrete were retrieved at home and abroad,then the data were extracted and Meta-analysis was performed.The combined sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound and MRI and AUC were obtained.Results The combined sensitivity of ultrasonography was 0.80,specificity was 0.88,AUC was 0.88;combined sensitivity of MRI was 0.86,specificity was 0.90,AUC was 0.93.Conclusion Ultrasound and MRI are very valuable in the diagnosis of placenta accrete.However,MRI is a useful complement of ultrasound,and the diagnostic value is slightly better than that of ultrasound.The diagnostic value will be higher when they combined together.
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Background: Placenta accreta is a severe pregnancy complication and is currently the most common indication for peri partum hysterectomy. It is becoming an increasingly common complication mainly due to the increasing rate of cesarean delivery. Placenta accreta is considered a severe pregnancy complication that may be associated with massive and potentially life-threatening intrapartum and postpartum hemorrhage. It has become the leading cause of emergency hysterectomy. Maternal morbidity had been reported to occur in up to 60% and mortality in up to 7% of women with placenta accreta. In addition, the incidence of perinatal complications is also increased mainly due to preterm birth and small for gestational age fetuses. Placenta cretas are defined as abnormal adherences and/or ingrowths of the placenta to the uterine wall. Placenta creta is currently classified according to the depth of abnormal adhesion and invasion of the chorionic villi to the myometrium in the absence/deficiency of decidualization. The incidence of placenta accreta, defined as the abnormal adherence of the placenta to the uterine wall, has been increasing alarmingly in the developed as well as the developing world.. The exact pathogenesis of placenta accreta is unknown. Generally, placenta B. Bheeshma, B.S. Nithyananda, Sumaiyya Fatima, Fatima Anjum. A Retrospective Study of Placenta cretas: A 4 year experience at Modern Government Maternity Hospital, Hyderabad. IAIM, 2017; 4(5): 31-36. Page 32 accreta has been diagnosed on hysterectomy specimens when an area of accretion showed chorionic villi in direct contact with the myometrium and an absence of decidua or in placental basal plate. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of placentas cretas in our hospital and to profile the associated risk factors. Materials and Methods: The patients who underwent gravid hysterectomies for placenta creta at Modern Government Maternity Hospital from 2013 to 2016 were included in study. A total of 25 cases during 4 year period were included out of 33063 deliveries. The indications for hysterectomy in majority of cases were heavy bleeding after removal of placenta or inability to remove the placenta manually either partially or totally. The specimens received in pathology department were thoroughly examined grossly and the representative sections were taken from all the specimens after proper fixation which was submitted for tissue processing and H&E stained sections were studied for final diagnosis. Results: Amongst 33093 deliveries which occurred at our institute from January 2013 to December 2016, there were a total of 25 patients with placenta accreta diagnosed by histopathology, which was a rate of 0.7% cases per 1,000 . This total included 2 cases of focal placenta accreta (8%), 10 cases of placenta accreta vera (40%), 9 cases of placenta increta (36%), and 4 cases of placenta percreta (16%). Conclusion: The incidence is considerably higher in women with both a previous caesarean delivery and placenta praevia. Therefore it is important to have a high index of suspicion in such cases. Women with a placenta previa overlying a uterine scar should be evaluated for the potential diagnosis of placenta accreta and arrangements should be made for delivery accordingly to reduce maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality
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Objective To explore the value of two dimentional colour Doppler flow image (2D-CDFI) combined with three-dimensional color power angiography (3D-CPA) in diagnosis of placenta accreta.Methods A total of 43 pregnant women at risk of placenta accreta selected from September 2010 to August 2015 were enrolled,and underwent 2D-CDFI and 3D-CPA to scan entire placenta.Taking the results of clinical outcome and delivery pathology of the placenta as standard,the ultrasound characteristics of 2D-CDFI and 3D-CPA were analyzed.Results Taking the results of clinical outcome and delivery pathology of the placenta as standard,24 were proved with placenta increta,3 patients with adherent placenta,2 patients with placenta percreta,14 patients with no placenta implantation.Out of 43 cases,29 cases displayed the placental thickening and rich blood vessels in placenta,and at interface of placenta and bladder wall in 2D-CDFI.For 2D-CDFI,19 cases were correctly diagnosed with placenta accrete,while 6 cases were mis-diagnosed and 4 cases missed diagnosed,the diagnosis coincidence rate by 2D-CDFI was 65.5％ (19/29).The ultrasound characteristics displayed irregular arranged myometrial arcuate artery,rich blood vessels at interface of placenta and bladder wall in 3D-CPA.For 3D-CPA,23 cases were correctly diagnosed with placenta accrete,3 cases were misdiagnosed,the diagnosis coincidence rate by 3D-CPA was 79.3％ (23/29).For 3D-CPA combined 2D-CDFI,1 case missed diagnosed,the diagnosis coincidence rate by combination 2D-CDFI with 3D-CPA was 96.6％ (28/29).Conclusions Placenta accrete can all be prenatally diagnosed by characteristic ultrasonic features of 2D-CDFI and 3D-CPA.But 3D-CPA can clearly display the range of placenta accrete lesions and the depth of the blood vessels diffused,has more advantage than two-gray scale ultrasound and 2D-CDFI and has broad application in clinic.
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Objective To explore MRI features in diagnosis of placenta accrete(PA).Methods MRI images of 19 patients with PA and 14 normal subjects were reviewed retrospectively.MRI features of the placenta and adjacent structures were analyzed and compared.Results Compared to the MRI findings of the normal subjects,abnormal uterine bulging,heterogeneous signal intensity of the placenta,and hypo-intensity intraplacental bands on T2WI were significantly higher in the patients with placenta accrete (P= 0.000,P=0.003 and P=0.015,respectively).The sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value and accuracy of the three features diagnosing placenta accrete were 78.95%,85.71%,88.24%,75.00%,81.82%;84.21%,71.43%,80.00%, 76.92%,78.79%;73.68%,71.43%,77.78%,66.67% and 72.73%,respectively.Conclusion MRI has important value in diagnosing PA.The MRI features of abnormal uterine bulging,heterogeneous signal intensity within the placenta,and hypo-intensity intraplacental bands on T2WI are useful for diagnosis.
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Objective To explore the diagnostic value of three-dimensional color Doppler ultrasonography (3D-PDU) three-dimensional reconstruction technique for placenta accrete. Methods Totally 65 cases of suspected patients with placenta implantation underwent 3D-PDU examination, then the examination results were compared with those by clinical or pathological method, and the results by clinical or pathological method were used as the gold standard. Results There were no significant differences between the results by 3D-PDU and the gold standard (P=0.754), and there was consistency between the two methods (Kappa=0.661,P<0.001). Conclusion 3D-PDU combined with 3D reconstruction technique contributes to displaying lesion structure, blood perfusion and etc and provides quantitative indexes to determine the depth and size of the accreted placenta, and thus is of great significance for the early diagnosis and treatment planning of the placenta accrete.
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Background: The contemporary obstetrician is increasingly put to the test by rising numbers of pregnancies with morbidly adherent placenta. This study illustrates our experience with prophylactic bilateral internal iliac artery occlusion as part of its management. Methods: Between January 2011 to January 2014, 13 consecutive patients received the intervention prior to scheduled caesarean delivery for placenta accreta. All cases were diagnosed by ultrasonography, color Doppler imaging and supplemented with MRI where necessary. The Wanda balloonTM catheter (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA, U.S.A) were placed in the proximal segment of the internal iliac arteries preceding surgery. This was followed by a midline laparotomy and classical caesarean section, avoiding the placenta. Both internal iliac balloons were inflated just before the delivery of fetus and deflated once haemostasis was secured. Primary outcomes measured were perioperative blood loss, blood transfusion requirement and the need for ICU admission. Results: The mean and median intraoperative blood loss were 1076mls±707 and 800mls (300-2500) respectively while mean perioperative blood loss was 1261mls±946. Just over half of the patients in our series required blood and/or blood products transfusion. Two patients (15.4%) required ICU admission. Conclusion: Our study suggests that preoperative prophylactic balloon occlusion of bilateral internal iliac arteries reduces both blood loss and transfusion requirement in patients with placenta accreta, scheduled to undergo elective caesarean hysterectomy. It is an adjunct to be considered in the management of a modern day obstetric problem, although the authors are cautious about generalizing its benefit without larger, randomized trials.
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We present a case of retained placenta accreta treated by high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation followed by hysteroscopic resection. The patient was diagnosed as submucosal myoma based on ultrasonography in local clinic. Pathologic examination of several pieces of tumor mass from the hysteroscopic procedure revealed necrotic chorionic villi with calcification. HIFU was performed using an ultrasound-guided HIFU tumor therapeutic system. The ultrasound machine had been used for real-time monitoring of the HIFU procedure. After HIFU treatment, no additional vaginal bleeding or complications were observed. A hysteroscopic resection was performed to remove ablated placental tissue 7 days later. No abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge was seen after the procedure. The patient was stable postoperatively. We proposed HIFU and applied additional hysteroscopic resection for a safe and effective method for treating retained placenta accreta to prevent complications from the remaining placental tissue and to improve fertility options.
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Humans , Chorionic Villi , Fertility , High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation , Methods , Myoma , Placenta, Retained , Ultrasonography , Uterine HemorrhageABSTRACT
We present a case of retained placenta accreta treated by high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation followed by hysteroscopic resection. The patient was diagnosed as submucosal myoma based on ultrasonography in local clinic. Pathologic examination of several pieces of tumor mass from the hysteroscopic procedure revealed necrotic chorionic villi with calcification. HIFU was performed using an ultrasound-guided HIFU tumor therapeutic system. The ultrasound machine had been used for real-time monitoring of the HIFU procedure. After HIFU treatment, no additional vaginal bleeding or complications were observed. A hysteroscopic resection was performed to remove ablated placental tissue 7 days later. No abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge was seen after the procedure. The patient was stable postoperatively. We proposed HIFU and applied additional hysteroscopic resection for a safe and effective method for treating retained placenta accreta to prevent complications from the remaining placental tissue and to improve fertility options.
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Humans , Chorionic Villi , Fertility , High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation , Methods , Myoma , Placenta, Retained , Ultrasonography , Uterine HemorrhageABSTRACT
Placenta accreta during the first trimester of pregnancy is rare. Only a few cases of placenta accreta manifesting as a uterine mass have been published. Most patients with placenta accreta present with vaginal bleeding during or after pregnancy. This report describes a patient with placenta accreta that caused vaginal bleeding three years after a first trimester abortion. The patient had regular menstruation for three years after the abortion. Initially endometrial cancer or a uterine myoma with degeneration was suspected. This is the first report of a placenta accreta detected as a uterine mass long after a first trimester abortion with delayed vaginal bleeding.
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Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Endometrial Neoplasms , Menstruation , Myoma , Placenta Accreta , Placenta, Retained , Pregnancy Trimester, First , Uterine Hemorrhage , Uterine NeoplasmsABSTRACT
A placenta prévia consiste na implantação placentária no segmento inferior, distando no máximo 7 cm do colo do útero. Ao aderir-se diretamente ao miométrio, denomina-se placenta acreta; ao estender-se mais profundamente, placenta increta, e ao invadir a serosa uterina ou órgãos adjacentes, percreta. A incidência de placenta prévia varia de 0,3 a 1,7%, e a incidência do acretismo varia de 1:540 a 1:93.000 partos. Essa com acretismo é relacionada à alta morbimortalidade materna e, maior necessidade de terapêutica transfusional; a complicações durante a cesárea e à infecção. O acretismo é diagnosticado por ultrassom, ressonância magnética e, ultrassom com Doppler. A adequada detecção do acretismo permitirá o planejamento da via de parto e das medidas de segurança, com consequente redução da mortalidade materna. Feito o diagnóstico antenatal de acretismo placentário e invasão da bexiga, a conduta será a cesárea eletiva às 35 semanas com posterior histerectomia total abdominal, sempre com necessidade de uma equipe multidisciplinar (anestesistas, obstetras, cirurgião vascular intervencionista e urologista)
The placenta previa consists of a placental implantation in the inferior segment, distant at the most 7 cm of the cervix uteri. When adhering directly to the myometrium, it is called placenta accreta; when extending more deeply, increta and when invading the uterine's serous or even adjacent organs, the percreta. The placenta previa incidence varies from 0,3 to 1,7%, and the accretism from 1:540 to 1:93.000 childbirths. The placenta previa accreta is associated with high maternal morbidity and mortality, need of blood transfusion, complications during cesarean section and infection. The accretism is diagnosed by ultrasound, magnetic resonance and, ultrasound with Doppler. The appropriate detection of the accretism will allow the childbirth planning and safety's measures, with consequent reduction of maternal mortality. When the antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta and invasion of the bladder are made, the conduct will be the elective cesarean section to the 35 weeks with subsequent abdominal total hysterectomy, with the aid of a team (anesthetists, obstetricians, surgeon vascular and urologist)