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Am J Perinatol 2001; 18(7): 397-414
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18699
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Premature Rupture of the Membranes: An Evidence-Based Approach to Clinical Care

C. Scott Naylor, Kimberly Gregory, Calvin Hobel
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Burns and Allen Research Institute, Los Angeles, California
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03 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Management of the patient with premature rupture of membranes is a relatively common but often perplexing problem frequently faced by the obstetrician. Despite the recent advances in perinatal care, premature membrane rupture, especially in the preterm patient, remains a potentially serious complication with important maternal and fetal implications. This review will address the important questions concerning the management of premature rupture of membranes and will attempt to provide comprehensive answers as they appear in the medical literature.

KEYWORD

Premature rupture of membranes - PROM - clinical management

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