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Preterm birth aetiology 2004-2008. Maternal factors associated with three phenotypes: spontaneous preterm labour, preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes and medically indicated preterm birth.
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians - 1 Jun 2012
Henderson Jennifer J, McWilliam Owen A, Newnham John P, Pennell Craig E
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OBJECTIVES: To (1) investigate the current distribution of PTB phenotypes; (2) identify factors associated with spontaneous preterm labour (SPTL), PPROM, and indicated PTB; (3) investigate the relationship of gestational age (ga) with each PTB phenotype. METHODS: Retrospective review of all live, singleton births 23(+0) to 36(+6) weeks ga at an obstetric referral centre 2004-2008. RESULTS: A total of 4,522 PTBs...
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