Intracervical PGE2 gel for induction of labour in patients with prelabour rupture of membranes with unfavorable cervix after 34 weeks period of gestation
Abstract:INTRODUCTIONPre labour rupture of membranes (PROM) occurs in 5-10% of all pregnancies. Approximately 60% of cases of PROM occur in term patients. The etiology and pathophysiology of PROM is obscure and hence opinion regarding management of this disorder varies widely.1 pre labour rupture of membranes is associated with maternal and neonatal infection, cord prolapse and fetal compromise which may result in operative delivery or low APGAR score at five minute. 2 Pre labour rupture of membranes is also associated… Show more
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