Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
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Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. · Feb 1993
ReviewPreterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, and cervical incompetence.
Prematurity continues to account for 75% of perinatal morbidity and mortality in the United States. The search for accurate clinical methods to predict prematurity and the critical evaluation of treatment strategies for premature labor dominate the recent medical literature. ⋯ Laboratory investigations into the role of subclinical genital infections as causes of prematurity continue to show promise. Despite these recent scientific advances, the effective prevention and treatment of prematurity continues to elude our clinical efforts.