premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
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siehe auchPremature 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:
Assoziationen und Differentialdiagnosen zu premature rupture of membranes (PROM):
preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
preterm
premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)