premature rupture of membranes (PROM)

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to a rupture of the amniotic sac and chorion (membranes) occurring prior to the onset of uterine contractions. When this occurs prior to 37 weeks it is then termed a pre term premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). By this definition, PROM is classified as a rupture of membranes between 37 weeks and full term.

Epidemiology

The estimated incidence is at ~10% of pregnancies at term and ~0.7-2.0% of pregnancies before 37 weeks (for PPROM).

Complications

• increased risk of chorioamnionitis

See also

• artificial rupture of membranes (AROM)
• spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM)/SPROM)
• prolonged rupture of membranes

Siehe auch:

• preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
• prolonged rupture of membranes
• artificial rupture of membranes
• rupture of membranes
• chorioamnionitis
• spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM) / SPROM)

und weiter:

• Oligohydramnion
• amniotic fluid discordance
• PPROM
• Potter-Sequenz
• pre term premature rupture of membranes
• rupture of fetal membranes
• oligohydramnios (mnemonic)