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Premature rupture of membranes before 34 weeks of pregnancy as a medical problem
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Abstract
Rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of pregnancy occurs in 2-3% of all pregnant women and is the leading cause of premature birth. It always significantly complicates the course of pregnancy. The scale of the problem increases with decreasing gestational age. This paper summarizes the current state of knowledge on epidemiology, diagnosis, monitoring, available methods of treatment, and the outcome of this serious complication.
Abstract
Rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of pregnancy occurs in 2-3% of all pregnant women and is the leading cause of premature birth. It always significantly complicates the course of pregnancy. The scale of the problem increases with decreasing gestational age. This paper summarizes the current state of knowledge on epidemiology, diagnosis, monitoring, available methods of treatment, and the outcome of this serious complication.
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Premature rupture of membranes before 34 weeks of pregnancy as a medical problem
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Review paper
Pages
211-216
Published online
2016-04-13
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DOI
10.17772/gp/60078
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Ginekol Pol 2016;87(3):211-216.
Authors
Dorota Knapik
Jerzy Świtała
Anita Olejek
