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The study evaluates the relationship between nonstress test results and perinatal outcomes in pregnancies affected by premature rupture of membranes.

April 8, 2026Genel Tıp DergisiOpen Access

The Effect of Non-Stress Test Results on Perinatal Outcomes in Expectantly Managed Pregnancies Complicated by Premature Rupture of Membranes

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TŞTuğçehan ŞİMŞEKLERUnitika (Japan)NKNur Gözde Kulhan BSBurhan SavaşKonya Food and Agriculture University

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This retrospective study evaluates perinatal outcomes in expectantly managed pregnancies with PROM, highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches.

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The study evaluates the relationship between nonstress test results and perinatal outcomes in pregnancies affected by premature rupture of membranes.
Retrospective analysis of pregnancies with preterm premature rupture of membranes between 26-34 weeks gestation.
Nonstress test results categorized per NICHD guidelines: Category 1 and Category 3.
Exclusion of abnormal Doppler findings and certain perinatal complications.
Data on birth weights, Apgar scores, NICU admissions, and mortality recorded for analysis.
Significant differences in blood gas pH levels between Category 1 (7.36) and Category 3 (7.30, p=0.003).
Lower base excess noted in Category 3 (-3.90 vs -2.27, p=0.028).
Similar mean 1-minute Apgar scores: 7.64 (Category 1) vs 7.33 (Category 3, p=0.253).
NICU admission rates were 58.8% for Category 1 compared to 66.7% for Category 3 with no significant outcome differences.

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ŞİMŞEKLER et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f13674eaea4b11a7acd1 https://doi.org/10.54005/geneltip.1741350

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This retrospective study evaluates perinatal outcomes in expectantly managed pregnancies with PROM, highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches.

The Effect of Non-Stress Test Results on Perinatal Outcomes in Expectantly Managed Pregnancies Complicated by Premature Rupture of Membranes

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