Induction of labour versus expectant management in women with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes between 34 and 37 weeks (the PPROMEXIL-trial)

• Main Authors: Kars Michael M (Author), Derks Jan B (Author), Molkenboer Jan FM (Author), Porath Martina M (Author), Pernet Paula JM (Author), Wouters Maurice GAJ (Author), van Wijngaarden Wim J (Author), Bloemenkamp Kitty WM (Author), Arabin Birgit (Author), Groenewout Mariette (Author), Bijlenga Denise (Author), Opmeer Brent C (Author), van Beek Johannes J (Author), Mol Ben (Author), Nijhuis Jan G (Author), van der Ham David P (Author), Scheepers Hubertina CJ (Author), Weinans Martin JN (Author), Woiski Mallory D (Author), Wildschut Hajo IJ (Author), Willekes Christine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is an important clinical problem and a dilemma for the gynaecologist. On the one hand, awaiting spontaneous labour increases the probability of infectious disease for both mother and...