Sludge reflects intra-amniotic inflammation with or without microorganisms.

Journal: American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989)
PMID: 29280532

Abstract

PROBLEM: To investigate whether amniotic fluid (AF) "sludge" in patients with preterm labor (PTL) with intact membranes is related to intra-amniotic infection or inflammation.

Authors

  • Noriko Yoneda
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Satoshi Yoneda
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Hideki Niimi
    Clinical Laboratory Center, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Masami Ito
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Kaori Fukuta
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Tomohiro Ueno
    Clinical Laboratory Center, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Mika Ito
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Arihiro Shiozaki
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Mika Kigawa
    Faculty of Health and Social Services Graduate Course of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Yokosuka City, Japan.
  • Isao Kitajima
    Clinical Laboratory Center, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama City, Japan.
  • Shigeru Saito
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama City, Japan.

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