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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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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |