TABLE III.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients presenting with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes
| Preterm PROM without IAI (n=42) | Preterm PROM with IAI (n=46) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal age(years) | 24 (17–40) | 30 (19–45) | 0.003 |
| GA at amniocentesis (wks) | 32.3 (22.6–35.4) | 30.3 (20.1–34.7) | 0.02 |
| GA at delivery(wks) | 33.1 (26.7–35.6) | 30.7 (24.7–34.9) | <0.001 |
| Birthweight (g) | 2020 (1060–2630) | 1645 (640–2920) | 0.04 |
Values are expressed as median and range
PROM: prelabor rupture of membranes; GA: gestational age;
IAI: intraamniotic infection/inflammation