Objective In 10% of term deliveries and 40% of preterm deliveries, the fetal membrane (FM)
ruptures before labor. However, the ability to predict these cases of premature rupture of …

Background Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is the largest identifiable
cause of preterm birth. There is currently no good screening test for PPROM in low-risk …

In approximately 8% of term births and 33% of pre-term births, the fetal membrane (FM)
ruptures before delivery. In vitro studies of FMs after delivery have suggested the series of …

Objectives To examine early pregnancy risk factors for preterm prelabour rupture of
membranes (PPROM) and develop a predictive model. Study design Retrospective analysis …

Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is an important etiology of preterm
birth and source of significant neonatal morbidity. We propose that PPROM occurs in the …

Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to membrane rupture before the onset of
uterine contractions. Preterm PROM (PPROM) refers to PROM before 37+ 0 weeks of …

Background One of the most critical functions of the fetal membranes is to remain intact until
the onset of labor to maintain the protective intrauterine fluid environment. In most …

Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to fetal membrane rupture before the onset of
uterine contractions. Preterm PROM (PPROM) refers to PROM before 37+ 0 weeks of …

Background: Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPRoM) is commonly associated
with preterm delivery and affects up to 3% of all pregnancies. It is associated with high rates …

Purpose Preterm premature rupture of membranes complicates up to 40% of premature
deliveries. Fetal infection may occur in the absence of maternal symptoms, delaying …