Neutrophil Elastase as a Predictor of Delivery in Pregnant Women with Preterm Labour
George Uchenna Eleje,
Uchenna Ifeanyi Nwagha,
Ifeanyichukwu Uzoma Ezebialu
et al.
Abstract:Background and objectives:
No previous study has been conducted in Nigeria on the role of neutrophil elastase in predicting preterm birth. The present study aimed to determine the role of the neutrophil elastase test in predicting birth in women with preterm labor.
Methods:
The present prospective cohort study recruited 83 pregnant women with preterm labor between 28 and 36
+6
weeks of gestation, and followed up these subjects for 14 days. The… Show more
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