Prolonged rupture of membranes

Last revised by Vincent Tatco on 27 Jul 2022

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Citation:

Radswiki T, Tatco V, Goel A, Prolonged rupture of membranes. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15110

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15110

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15110

Article created:

23 Sep 2011, The Radswiki ◉

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Last revised:

27 Jul 2022, Vincent Tatco

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2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Obstetrics, Gynaecology

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cases

Synonyms:

Prolonged rupture of the fetal membranes
Prolonged rupture of fetal membranes

Prolonged rupture of membranes refers to a rupture of membranes lasting longer than 18-24 hours (i.e. between time of rupture and time of delivery) ^1-2. This situation can occur in either the term or pre-term newborns where in the latter case it is also termed prolonged preterm rupture of membranes.

Complications

increased risk of neonatal sepsis
pulmonary hypoplasia can develop when there is very long-standing rupture of membranes causing persistent oligohydramnios

Prolonged rupture of membranes

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