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ARAUJO-VARGAS, Kenny; LEON-VILLAVICENCIO, Luisa  y  VILLEGAS-MARQUEZ, Carlos. Premature Rupture of Membranes: Diagnosis and Management. Rev Obstet Ginecol Venez [online]. 2024, vol.84, n.1, pp.59-72.  Epub 14-Oct-2024. ISSN 0048-7732.  https://doi.org/10.51288/00840110.

Premature rupture of membranes is classified according to gestational age: term (from 37 weeks of gestation), and preterm (before 37 weeks). This is subdivided into near-term (34 and less than 37 weeks), far from term (24 to 34 weeks), and previable (before 24 weeks). It affects 8% of pregnancies; Preterm: 2% to 4% of singleton pregnancies, 7% to 20% of twins. It carries risks such as chorioamnionitis and normoinserted placental abruption. Intra-amniotic infection occurs in 15% to 35% of cases. Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are vital to reduce associated morbidity and mortality. The aim of this review is to address the diagnosis and management of premature rupture of membranes according to gestational age.

Palabras clave : Premature rupture of membrane; preterm birth; corioamnionitis.

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