[Premature rupture of membranes before 34 weeks of pregnancy as a medical problem].
Rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of pregnancy occurs in 2-3% of all pregnant women and is the leadingcause of premature birth. It always significantly complicates the course of pregnancy. The scale of the problemincreases with decreasing gestational age. This paper summarizes the current state of knowledge on epidemiology,diagnosis, monitoring, available methods of treatment, and the outcome of this serious complication.
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Dorota
D
Knapik
Jerzy
J
Świtała
Anita
A
Olejek
D015984:Causality; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy