Preterm Rupture of Membranes: the Vitamin C Factor
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The Role of Vitamin C in Prevention of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
BACKGROUND Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is one of the most important complications of the pregnancy and cause perinatal morbidity and mortality. History of PPROM is a risk factor of recurrent PPROM. Vitamin C plays an important role in collagen metabolism and increases resistance maintenance of the chorioamniotic membranes. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to evaluate the...
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