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Am J Perinatol 2001; 18(7): 397-414
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18699
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-18699
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Copyright © 2001 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA. Tel.: +1(212) 584-4693
Premature Rupture of the Membranes: An Evidence-Based Approach to Clinical Care
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Publikationsdatum:
03. Dezember 2001 (online)
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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