title: A technic for the detection of rupture of the membranes. A review and preliminary report.
abstract: Correct diagnosis of rupture of the fetal membranes is sometimes difficult. A new technic is proposed to confirm the diagnosis of rupture of the membranes based on the introduction of sodium fluorescein into the amniotic cavity via transabdominal amniocentesis.
mesh_terms: D000649:Amniocentesis; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000032:analysis; D002404:Catheterization; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005452:Fluoresceins; D005453:Fluorescence; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D005452:Fluoresceins