title: Recent advances in the pathophysiology and management of preterm premature rupture of the fetal membranes.
abstract: During the past few years, meaningful progress has been achieved in our understanding of the pathophysiology of preterm premature rupture of membranes. In addition, more evidence has been presented in favor of induction and delivery for rupture between 34 and 37 weeks and expectant management for rupture before 34 weeks. New approaches are being suggested to complement expectant management. The purpose of this article is to review this recent information about the pathophysiology and management of women with preterm premature rupture of membranes.
authors.affiliation: Center for Women's Health, The Toledo Hospital, Ohio 43606, USA.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Arias
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Gonzalez-Ruiz
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Jacobson
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy