When a rare condition creates a scientific society: The history of the International Society for Placenta Accreta Spectrum (IS‐PAS)
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Almost 10 years ago, clinicians at multiple locations all over Europe observed an increased number of antenatally undiagnosed cases of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) resulting in significant morbidity and the occasional maternal death. Even with an improvement in antenatal imaging, the management of severe PAS remains challenging. One solution to improve understanding in rare but potentially lethal conditions is international collaboration. Consequently, a European working group was formed, which over the next few years grew into an international society, the IS-PAS. The collective goals are to develop a large shared database of cases, generate high-quality research into all aspects of PAS, and improve education of both healthcare professionals and patients. The first results of this collaboration are presented within this supplement.
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14077
Authors: Frederic Chantraine, Vedran Stefanovic, Thorsten Braun, Pavel Calda, Pasquale Martinelli, Sally L. Collins, the IS‐PAS group
Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Centre hospitalier régional de la Citadelle, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charles University, General University Hospital in Prague, University of Naples Federico II, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,000
Awards: G117134978, G157158208
OpenAlex ID: W3125678633