title: Gelatin sponge embolization. a method for the management of iatrogenic preterm premature rupture of the membranes.
abstract: Despite the morbidity and mortality associated with early midtrimester premature rupture of the membranes (PROM), limited therapeutic options currently exist for its treatment. A new operative approach to this condition termed embolization involves intra-uterine administration of a gelatin sponge which can remarkably reduce or eliminate further loss of amniotic fluid. A successful case of embolization for the treatment of iatrogenic previable PROM complicating therapeutic fetoscopy is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Ky 40503, USA. jobrien@bhsi.com
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: Douglas A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Milligan
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Barton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000628:therapy*; D005780:Gelatin; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D011247:Pregnancy; D015503:Surgical Sponges
chemical_list: D005780:Gelatin