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[Various new aspects for prevention and therapy of impending premature birth]
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This study reviews current prophylaxis and therapy for premature infants, focusing on liver metabolism disturbances from beta-adrenergic treatments. It also introduces pessary use alongside cerclage for cervical insufficiency.
Area of Science:
- Neonatology
- Obstetrics
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Abstract:
After a short representation of the present possibilities in prophylaxis and therapy of premature infants an information is given about disturbances of metabolism of the liver follow up the treatment with beta-adrenergic substances. Further a first report is given about laying in of pessars in addition to cerclage in cases of insufficiency of the cervix uteri.