Comparison of temporary abdominal aortic occlusion with internal iliac artery occlusion for patients with placenta accreta – a non-randomised prospective study

. Background: To compare the efficacy of temporary abdominal aortic occlusion with internal iliac artery occlusion for the management of placenta accreta. Patients and methods: 105 patients with placenta accreta were selected for treatment with temporary abdominal aortic occlusion (n = 57, group A) or bilateral iliac artery occlusion (n = 48, group B). Temporary abdominal aortic and internal iliac artery balloon occlusions were performed during...