Periviable Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes: a Retrospective Study On Determinants of Neonatal Mortality

Authors : Ahmet Nuri DANIŞMAN, Oktay KAYMAK, Cantekin İSKENDER

Pages : 55-59

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Publication Date : 2019-03-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The present study aimed to determine the risk factors for fetal and neonatal mortality in the context of Periviable Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes PPROM .Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at perinatology department of Zekai Tahir Burak Research and Training Hospital. The study population consisted of patients with PPROM before completing the 23rd gestational week were opted for expectant management. Maternal and Neonatal characteristics were recorded. Multivariate Logistic Regression with backward elimination is performed to investigate the effect of certain parameters on neonatal mortality.Results: In multivariate logistic regression model, gestational age
Keywords : Preterm premature rupture of membranes, periviability, neonatal mortality

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