C-reactive protein in the premature rupture of the membranes

Abstract EN

Premature rupture ofthe membranes (PROM) defined as a rupture of membranes before onset oflabor, which is one ofthe most complications of pregnancy that leads to significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortal-ity.

These complications depend on the gestational age to which it occurred.

The aim of this study is to determine diagnostic value of CRP during pregnancy complicated by PROM.

Retrospective study performed at Hamad domett ,s hospitality Qatar.

Data collected from files in the Medical Records over a two periodfrom 27/11 / 2000 to 27 / 11 / 2002.

One hundred andfifty cases were chosen and divided into : Group (la) 50 patients with PROM before 37 wks.

Group (lb) 50 patients with PROM after 37 wks.

Group (2) 50 patients as control.

Statistical analysis s / towed high inci-dence of Oligohydroamnios and polyhydramnios in the group / compared with control.

Measurement of maternal blood CRP earl}' before 37 week, indicated significant re-lation between the prevalence ofpremature rupture ofthe membranes, associated oligohydramnios with the incidence ofpositive results of CRP.

We recommend thatfurther in-vestigations needed to document our data and to prove the beneficial effect of the test especially before 37 week of gestations.