Re: OB: PPROM at 19 weeks

From: Robert Brenner (robbrenner@earthlink.net)
Mon Mar 16 09:08:36 1998


At 04:56 PM 3/13/98 -0600, you wrote: >Hi all.. New case:
>
>G1 at 19 weeks with spontaneous ROM. No signs of infection, fetal cardiac
>activity present. On scan no fluid noted. Pt desires expectant
>management. What can I quote as risk of pulmonary hypoplasia if she is
>able to carry the pregnancy to viability?
>
>thanks..
>

I would tell her that unless the amniotic fluid reaccumulates within 5-7 days, then the outcome is just about hopeless.

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Robert Brenner MD FACOG
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