The article “Role of Modern Ultrasonography in Antenatal Detection of Placenta Increta: a Case Report” has been published in the influential international peer-reviewed journal Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction.
The authors of the article are:
- Ekaterine Eliava — Radiologist at Academician O. Gudushauri National Medical Center and Senamedi Western Georgia Center of Medicine and Plastic Surgery; Associate Professor at Caucasus University
- Tengiz Verulava — Doctor of Medicine, Professor at Caucasus University, and Head of the Department of Science and Continuing Education at Academician G. Chapidze Emergency Cardiology Center
The journal Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction is indexed in the international scientific database Scopus. Its CiteScore 2025 is 1.3.
Article:
Eliava E., Verulava T. Role of modern ultrasonography in antenatal detection of placenta increta: a case report. Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction. 2026;20(1):220–228.
Against the backdrop of the increasing number of cesarean sections worldwide, the timely diagnosis of placental attachment disorders (PAS - Placenta Accreta Spectrum) remains a critical challenge.
The article examines a complex clinical case of Placenta Increta, in which modern ultrasonography and Doppler imaging played a decisive role.
The study highlights several important findings. It identifies “rail signs” as a major diagnostic breakthrough and demonstrates that this specific vascular marker is essential for the accurate identification of deep placental invasion. The article also shows that modern ultrasound techniques are among the most effective tools for the prenatal management of complex obstetric complications.
Particular emphasis is placed on the value of a multidisciplinary approach, especially the combined use of ultrasonography and MRI in surgical planning. The study further underlines that early diagnosis and accurate interpretation are directly linked to improved maternal and fetal outcomes and to the minimization of associated risks.
Healthcare Policy Center, Caucasus University
03/23/2026
