Citation
T. Lee et H. Silver, Etiology and epidemiology of preterm premature rupture of the membranes, CLIN PERIN, 28(4), 2001, pp. 721
Citations number
58
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
CLINICS IN PERINATOLOGY
ISSN journal
00955108
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Volume
28
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0095-5108(200112)28:4<721:EAEOPP>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Preterm premature rupture of the membranes affects 3% to 4.5% of all delive
ries and is associated with increased rates of perinatal morbidity and mort
ality. Multiple predisposing risk factors for preterm premature rupture of
the membranes have been investigated and remain of considerable debate in t
he literature. This article discusses many of these risk factors and the ev
idence that supports them.