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ABSTRACT

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to the rupture of the membranes before starting labor. Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is the rupture of membranes during pregnancy before 37 weeks' gestation. Fetal morbidities associated with (PROM) include : ascending infection and compression of the uterine cord. The physical exam is very important for diagnosis.

REFERENCES

1. Practice Bulletin No. 160. (2016). Obstetrics & Gynecology, 127(1), pp.e39-e51.

2. El-Messidi, A. and Cameron, A. (2010). Diagnosis of Premature Rupture of Membranes: Inspiration From the Past and Insights for the Future. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 32(6), pp.561-569.

3. Strevens, H., Allen, K. and Thornton, J. (2010). Management of premature prelabor rupture of the membranes. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1205(1), pp.123-129.