Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes

Overview

Spontaneous tearing of the membranes surrounding the FETUS any time before the onset of OBSTETRIC LABOR. Preterm PROM is membrane rupture before 37 weeks of GESTATION.

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Quick facts about Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes

Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

C12.050.703.420.339

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