Prevalence, Fetal and Maternal Outcomes of Premature Rupture of Membranes Among Pregnant Women Attending Minia Maternity University Hospital: a prospective study

Abstract

Introduction: Premature rupture of membrane (PROM) is defined as a rupture of the amniotic membranes before 37 weeks' gestation and before the onset of labour, while extreme PPROM occurs before 26 weeks' gestation. PROM is a serious condition leading to approximately one-third of preterm births and it complicates about 3% of pregnancies. (Idrisa et al., 2019). Aim of the study: To evaluate prevalence, fetal and maternal outcome of premature rupture of membranes among pregnant women attending Minia Maternity University hospital. Patients and Method: Study Settings and Design This prospective study was conducted at the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Minia Maternity University Hospital during the period from 1 st october 2019 to 31 st march 2020. Demographic data: The study included 456 patients with Premature Rupture Of Membranes at Minia maternity university hospital. Age of patients range from 18 to 48 years old; Gestational age was recorded once the patient is admitted between 24 up to 37 weeks; Gravidity of patients were between G1-G 10; Parity of patients were between P0 up to P9 with previous history of abortion ranged between (0-7). Summary and Conclusion: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) also called pre-labor rupture of membranes, is a condition that can occur in pregnancy. It is defined as rupture of membranes (breakage of amniotic sac).