Preterm premature rupture of membranes: Perspectives surrounding controversies in management

Kjersti M. Aagaard-Tillery; Francis S. Nuthalapaty; Patrick S. Ramsey; Kirk D. Kamin

doi:10.1055/s-2005-870659

Preterm premature rupture of membranes: Perspectives surrounding controversies in management

Kjersti M. Aagaard-Tillery, Francis S. Nuthalapaty, Patrick S. Ramsey, Kirk D. Kamin

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Abstract

Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) occurs in approximately 3% of all pregnancies, and accounts for one third of all preterm births. Despite its prevalence, optimal management of PPROM remains largely undefined and lacks conformity. In this article, we review the pathophysiology of PPROM, and summarize the available literature describing various management strategies in an effort to define current controversies in the management of PPROM.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	287-297
Number of pages	11
Journal	American Journal of Perinatology
Volume	22
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2005-870659
State	Published - Aug 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Pregnancy
Prematurity
Preterm premature rupture of membranes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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