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A 30-year-old G2P1 is undergoing an elective repeat caesarean section at term. The infant is delivered without any dificulties, but the placenta cannot be removed easily because a clear plane between the placenta and uterine wall cannot be identified. The placenta is removed in pieces. This is followed by uterine atony and haemorrhage. All of the following are true regarding the condition except

APrevious LSCS is a predisposing factor
BAbsence of Nitabuch's membrane
CMay require obstetric hysterectomy
DIf Placenta invades muscle and reaches serosa it is known as placenta increta
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