Prelabor Rupture of the Membranes

Joaquin Santolaya-Forgas, Roberto Romero, Jimmy Espinoza, Offer Erez, Lara A. Friel, Juan Pedro Kusanovic, Ray Bahado-Singh, Jyh Kae Nien

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Abstract

This chapter contains section titled: Definitions, Frequency, timing, and site of membrane rupture, Fetal membranes, Rupture of membranes as an obstetric syndrome, Clinical risk factors for membrane rupture, Consequences of premature rupture of the membranes, Diagnosis of prelabor rupture of the membranes, Initial assessment of patients presenting with preterm prelabor rupture of the membranes, Management of patients with preterm PROM, Prelabor rupture of the membranes at term, Novel treatment techniques, Acknowledgments, Key points, Definitions, Incidence, Maternal and fetal risks
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationClinical Obstetrics
Subtitle of host publicationThe Fetus & Mother
EditorsE. Albert Reece , John C. Hobbins
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Chapter63
Pages1130-1188
Number of pages59
Edition3
ISBN (Print)1405132167, 9781405132169
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chorioamniotic membranes
  • Fetal membranes
  • Pregnancy
  • Prelabor membrane rupture
  • Proteolytic activity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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