Periviable Premature Rupture of Membranes - Maternal and Neonatal Risks: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Alexander M SaucedoChase CalvertAdrian ChiemAlan GrovesKobina GharteyAlison G CahillLorie M HarperPublished in: American journal of perinatology (2024)
Women who undergo expectant management following periviable rupture of membranes experience significantly increased risks of sepsis, chorioamnionitis, and laparotomy. Overall, 39% of neonates survive to discharge. Knowledge of these risks is critical to counseling patients with this diagnosis.