Suleiman B, Bello O, Tijani A, Oluwasola T. MANAGEMENT OUTCOME OF PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES IN A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA.
Ann Ib Postgrad Med 2021;
19:63-69. [PMID:
35330889 PMCID:
PMC8935671]
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Abstract
Background
Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes (PROM) contributes immensely to the potential risk of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Objective
To explore the incidence and management outcome of PROM at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (LTH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Methods
A retrospective study of 61 cases of PROM managed at LTH, Ogbomoso over a 3-year period. Information on the socio-demographics and obstetrics characteristics, management instituted, and outcomes were obtained using a structured proforma. Data were analysed using SPSS version 20. Level of statistical significance was set at <0.05 and 95% confidence interval.
Results
The incidence of PROM was 4.1% with a perinatal mortality rate of 0.18 per 1000 deliveries. Twenty (33%) were pre-term while 41 (67%) were term PROM with 10% of the perinatal death occurring among those with preterm PROM. The mean age of the women was 36.9 (SD=2.1) years and median parity of 1(range 1-5) children. There was a significant association between the women's gestational age at which PROM occurred with the latency period (p< 0.001). Fetal birth weight, APGAR score and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission were all significantly associated with the gestational age at which PROM occurred (p<0.05). There was a significant difference between the intervention instituted and mode of delivery (p=0.009).
Conclusion
The incidence of PROM at term was high and conservative/ expectant management was effective. The latency period and fetal outcomes such as birth weight, apgar score and NICU admission were determined by the gestational age at which PROM occurred.
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