Milad M. M. Gahwagi^*, Musa O. Busarira, Mona Atia

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Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Benghazi Medical University, Benghazi, Libya.
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Abstract: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a frequent phenomenon that occurs in about 4% - 7%. However, the associated sequent problems are proportionally high. Almost two thirds of PROM are spontaneous, common risk factor young mother, multiple pregnancy, genital tract infection, previous preterm delivery. The complications range from induction of labour, caesarean section, fetal pulmonary morbidity and even mortality. Objectives of the Study: To identify and quantify the risk factors and complications of premature rupture of membrane in pregnant women in Benghazi, Libya, 2012. Material and Methods: 100 pregnant women diagnosed as PROM were examined for the physical signs. Detailed gynaecological and obstetric history was reported. Laboratory investigations included cervical swabs and posterior fornix swabs under aseptic conditions Drugs including types of antibiotics, Dexamethasone and tocolytics were also included. Results: The mean age of 100 patients was 28.9 years. Most of them, 66.1% of patients received antibiotis mostly Erythromycin. Dexamethasone was given for 32.1%. FTND accounted for 62% and PTND for 10% and Caesarean section was performed for 28%. The main indications for C/S were failed induction, in 50%, 11.8% were equally distributed between; macrosomia, previous scars, drained liquor, previous C/S, breech presentation. Only 1% of new born babies had complication. Conclusions and Recommendations: Further large studies should be done for more elaboration and analytical studies to quantify the strength of each risk factor. Strategy for management of PROM should be adopted for proper timing of induction, emergency caesarean intervention with ultimate goals of minimizing and or preventing maternal and fetal complications of disease.

Keywords: PROM, PPROM, CONS, UUS, C/S, FTND, PTNVD, βAdRA, MgSO4, PgSI, Ca++ CB, GBS

Cite this paper: Gahwagi, M. , Busarira, M. and Atia, M. (2015) Premature Rupture of Membranes Characteristics, Determinants, and Outcomes of in Benghazi, Libya. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5, 494-504. doi: 10.4236/ojog.2015.59072.

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