Maternal serum-d-dimer levels in prediction of preterm labour

Background: Preterm delivery is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity. About 5 – 15% of pregnancies end up with preterm delivery. Early identification of pregnant women with a high risk for preterm delivery is one of the main goals of Obstetrics. Setting: A Tertiary University Teaching Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Design: A Retrospective Study. Aim: To determine the rate of serum-d-dimer levels in predicting preterm labour in women admitted for threatening preterm labour. Methods and Material: Pregnant women who were admitted to the Obstetrics & Gynecology ward of Lagos University Teaching…