Assessment of perinatal outcome after sustained tocolysis in early labour (APOSTEL-II trial)

• Main Authors: Scherjon Sicco A (Author), van der Post Joris AM (Author), Porath Martina M (Author), Papatsonis Dimitri NM (Author), van Pampus Mariëlle G (Author), Opmeer Brent C (Author), Merién Ashley (Author), Kwee Anneke (Author), Kok Joke H (Author), van Eyck Jim (Author), Duvekot Hans JJ (Author), Derks Jan B (Author), Cornette Jerome (Author), Bolte Annemiek (Author), Bloemenkamp Kitty WM (Author), Scheepers Liesbeth HCJ (Author), Roos Carolien (Author), Sollie Krystyne (Author), Spaanderman Marc EA (Author), Vijgen Sylvia MC (Author), Willekes Christine (Author), Mol Ben (Author), Lotgering Fred K (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preterm labour is the main cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in the Western world. At present, there is evidence that tocolysis for 48 hours is useful in women with threatened preterm labour at least before 32 weeks. This al...