PRETERM PRELABOUR RUPTURE OF MEMBRANE : 1 YEAR STUDY

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to find out the incidence, aetiology and maternal and fetal outcome of preterm prelabour rupture of membrane during a period of one year METHODS: This prospective study was conducted during a period of one year from July 2006 to June 2007 among those patients admitted in the labour room with preterm prelabour rupture of membrane (PPROM) in a tertiary care center. RESULTS: The present study shows the incidence of PPROM was 2.01%.PPROM occurs most commonly in unbooked patients (75%). Incidence is more in primigravidas (60%). Anemia was found to be the most common associated medical disorder. CONCLUSION: Preterm prelabour rupture of membrane is an important problem in the developing world. It is one of the most common causes of perinatal mortality. Incidence and associated complications can be reduced with improve socioeconomic status and regular antenatal checkup.

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