Intracervical application of synthetic hydrogel sealant for preterm prelabor rupture of membranes: a case report.
We report a case of prelabor rupture of membranes at 20 weeks' gestation where a hydrogel sealant was applied to the cervical canal in order to maintain an adequate liquor volume in the second trimester. The use of this agent for the purpose of creating plug has not been reported to date.
Breathnach
Fionnuala
F
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rotunda Hospital Dublin, Ireland. fbreathnach@eircom.net
Daly
Sean
S
Griffin
Elizabeth
E
Gleeson
Noreen
N
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes; D006801:Humans; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second
D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate