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Abstract
Premature rupture of the membranes is defined as spontaneous
membrane rupture that occurs before the onset of labor. When spontaneous
membrane rupture occurs before 37 weeks gestation and after 20 weeks, it is
referred to as preterm PROM. The term latency refers to the time from
membrane rupture to onset of labor. Preterm premature rupture of
membranes (PPROM) complicates approximately 3% of all singleton births
but accounts for 30% of neonatal morbidity and mortality among premature
gestations.