Premature rupture of membranes before 28 weeks managed expectantly: Maternal and perinatal outcomes in a developing country
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2012-01-01
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This study aimed to assess outcomes of expectant management for early preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). This retrospective cohort involved 66 women with PPROM <28 weeks managed in a single hospital (1999-2006). Main outcomes were chorioamnionitis, severe maternal morbidity (maternal sepsis, haemorrhage/blood transfusion, hysterectomy or admission to intensive care unit), maternal mortality, low birth weight, preterm birth, neonatal infection and perinatal mortality. Mean gestational ages at PPROM and delivery were 21.7 +/- 4.2 and 28.4 +/- 5.9 weeks, respectively. Chorioamnionitis was diagnosed in 47%; no cases of severe maternal morbidity or mortality occurred. Stillbirth rate was 25.7% and >80% of infants were delivered before 34 weeks. Neonatal infection was diagnosed in 42.9% of the 49 live-births. Overall survival rate was 57.6%. Expectant management of PPROM <28 weeks resulted in high rates of chorioamnionitis and preterm deliveries but in over half of the cases, a live infant was discharged home.
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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. New York: Informa Healthcare, v. 32, n. 1, p. 45-49, 2012.