Preterm birth (PTB) is a complex syndrome traditionally defined by a single parameter, namely, gestational age at birth (ie, ˂37 weeks). This approach has limitations for clinical usefulness and may explain the lack of progress in identifying cause-specific effective interventions. The authors offer a framework for a functional taxonomy of PTB based on (1) conceptual principles established a priori; (2) known etiologic factors; (3) specific, prospectively identified obstetric and neonatal clinical phenotypes; and (4) postnatal follow-up of growth and development up to 2 years of age. This taxonomy includes maternal, placental, and fetal conditions routinely recorded in data collection systems.
Journal article
2024-06-01T00:00:00+00:00
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475 - 495
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Etiology, PPROM, Phenotype, Preterm birth, Preterm labor, Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, Taxonomy, Humans, Premature Birth, Female, Pregnancy, Infant, Newborn, Gestational Age, Infant, Premature, Syndrome, Risk Factors, Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes