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[Morphology of prematures' placenta]
The author examined the placentas of 165 (16 immature and 149 premature) infants. Pathologic changes were observed in 145 cases (87.88%), i.e. a premature ageing of the placenta (with small fibrotic villi), a thrombus underneath the foetal membranes, inflammation, and decidual hematoma. These changes are considered to play a role in the etiology of premature deliveries. Since deliveries are very often completed quickly, the author does not think that these changes are the consequence of premature delivery.
The author examined the placentas of 165 (16 immature and 149 premature) infants. Pathologic changes were observed in 145 cases (87.88%), i.e. a premature ageing of the placenta (with small fibrotic villi), a thrombus underneath the foetal membranes, inflammation, and decidual hematoma. These changes are considered to play a role in the etiology of premature deliveries. Since deliveries are very often completed quickly, the author does not think that these changes are the consequence of premature delivery.