During fetal life, the ductus arteriosus (DA) acquires the mechanisms for its postnatal closure
following a thorough developmental program. This program can be interrupted by preterm …

The fetal systemic inflammatory response associated with intra-amniotic inflammation may
play a key role in the pathogenesis of complications of preterm birth. Funisitis is the …

Objective To provide clear and concise guidelines for the diagnosis and management of
preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) Target Population All patients with …

Background Preterm premature rupture of membranes complicates approximately 3% of
pregnancies. Currently, in the absence of chorioamnionitis or placental abruption, expectant …

To examine the outcomes of preterm infants born to women with preterm premature rupture
of membranes (PPROM) at periviable gestational age. This is an observational retrospective …

Aim This study aims to construct a prediction model for histological chorioamnionitis (HCA)
and analyze the associations between the predicted risk of HCA and adverse outcomes in …

Preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) poses a significant threat to fetal viability
and increases the risk for newborn morbidities. The perinatal period of preterm infants …

Introduction To compare neonatal, obstetrical, and maternal outcomes associated with
outpatient versus inpatient management of pregnancies with preterm prelabor rupture of …

Objective We aim to describe neonatal respiratory outcomes following previable preterm
premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) when gentle ventilation is utilized. We also …

Respiratory disease is common in premature and sick newborn infants and can often
necessitate the initiation of intensive care. Newborn infants often suffer from conditions that …