title: Cerclage, tocolysis and antibiotics for premature rupture of the membranes in previable twins. A case report.
abstract: Premature rupture of the membranes developed in a pregnancy with a previable twin gestation. In the absence of infection, aggressive management of premature rupture of the membranes, consisting of cerclage, tocolysis and antibiotics, salvaged the second twin by delaying delivery for five weeks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Mary's Health Center, Missouri.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Kurzel
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ott
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D015145:Tocolysis / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents