Long-Term Amnioinfusion through an Intrauterine Catheter in Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes before 26 Weeks of Gestation: A Retrospective Multicenter Study

Abstract

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The objective of this study was to elucidate the efficacy of long-term amnioinfusion on perinatal outcomes in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) before 26 weeks’ gestation. <b><i>Material:</i></b> A total of 31 patients with PPROM at a periviable gestational age (21 + 0–25 + 0 weeks) were enrolled. Long-term amnioinfusion was performed in 22 patients, and 9 patients did not receive amnioinfusion. Data were collected retrospectively from 2 clinical sites between January 2017 and March 2019. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In the medical management group, there was a significantly higher rate of chorioamnionitis compared to the long-term amnioinfusion group (89 vs. 15%, <i>p</i> = 0.001). The latency period between PPROM and delivery was higher in the amnioinfusion group (median, 5.5 vs. 3 weeks, <i>p</i> = 0.04). The frequency of bronchopulmonary dysplasia was higher in the control group compared to the amnioinfusion group (89 vs. 40%, <i>p</i> = 0.03). The rates of other neonatal complications were similar in both groups. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Long-term amnioinfusion through an intrauterine catheter in PPROM before 26 weeks’ gestation may improve pregnancy and newborn outcomes.