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Review
. 2022 Sep;306(3):585-592.
doi: 10.1007/s00404-021-06319-w. Epub 2021 Nov 18.

Treatment of mid-trimester preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) with multi-resistant bacteria-colonized anhydramnion with continuous amnioinfusion and meropenem: a case report and literature review

Michael Tchirikov  1 , Ronja Ocker  2 , Gregor Seliger  2 , Katarina Chaoui  2 , Stefan Moritz  3 , Roland Haase  4
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Treatment of mid-trimester preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) with multi-resistant bacteria-colonized anhydramnion with continuous amnioinfusion and meropenem: a case report and literature review

Michael Tchirikov et al. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

Purpose: Treatment of mid-trimester classic preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) with systemic antibiotics has limited success in the prevention of chorioamnionitis, funisitis and fetal inflammatory response syndrome because of very low transplacental passage.

Methods: Here we report a case of PPROM at 18 weeks gestation with anhydramnion colonized by multi-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli). A catheter system was implanted at 23/2nd weeks gestation, enabling long-term continuous lavage of the amniotic cavity with Amnion Flush Solution (100 ml/h combined with intraamniotic meropenem application).

Results: The patient gave birth to a preterm male infant at 28/3rd without any signs of infection. In a follow-up examination at 24 months, there was no neurological disturbance or developmental delay.

Conclusion: The classic PPROM with multi-resistant E. coli colonization could be treated with continuous amnioinfusion and meropenem.

Keywords: 3-MRGN; Amnioinfusion; Anhydramnion; E. coli; PPROM; Preterm premature rupture of membranes.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
Monitoring of maternal C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 and leucocytes after preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). The arrow points to the skin’s puncture with the implanted prenatal ‘anker’ catheter
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