The role of inflammation in preterm labour and perinatal outcome

There is evidence pointing towards materno-fetal inflammatory pathways with release of pro inflammatory cytokines as being key to the initiation of preterm labour. However the direct relationship between inflammation and neonatal outcome remains unclear, as histological chorioamnionitis is relativel...

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Main Author: Lloyd, Jillian
Published: University College London (University of London) 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.441343