Article
Preterm premature rupture of the fetal membranes: current concepts.
Minerva ginecologica - 1 Aug 2005
Srinivas S K, Macones G A
Abstract excerpt
Preterm birth and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) are common causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Fetal membrane integrity is regulated partially by collagenases and inhibitors. A number of genetic polymorphisms with genes related to infection, inflammation and collagen degradation have been identified and studies as risk factors for PPROM. This manuscript reviews the state of the science...
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