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Function and failure of the fetal membrane: Modelling the mechanics of the chorion and amnion

The fetal membrane surrounds the fetus during pregnancy and is a thin tissue composed of two layers, the chorion and the amnion. While rupture of this membrane normally occurs at term, preterm rupture can result in increased risk of fetal mortality and morbidity, as well as danger of infection in th...

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Autores principales: Verbruggen, Stefaan W., Oyen, Michelle L., Phillips, Andrew T. M., Nowlan, Niamh C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5370055/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28350838
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0171588