Abstract：
Background:We aimed to estimate whether elevated levels of complement C3a and C5a in amniotic fluid (AF) are independently associated with increased risks of intra-amniotic infection and/or inflammation (IAI) and spontaneous preterm delivery (SPTD) in women with cervical insufficiency or a short cervix (≤ 25 mm). Methods:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 96 consecutive women with cervical insufficiency (n = 62) or a short cervix (n = 34) at 17 to 27 weeks, and who underwent an amniocentesis. AF was cultured and analyzed for C3a and C5a by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. The primary outcome measures were IAI (defined as a positive AF culture and/or an elevated AF interleukin-6 level [≥ 7.6 ng/mL]) and SPTD at < 32 weeks. Results:In multivariable analysis, AF level of C3a was the only variable significantly associated with IAI, whereas C5a level in AF and serum C-reactive protein level were not associated with IAI. Using SPTD at < 32 weeks as the outcome variable in logistic regression, elevated AF levels of C3a were associated with increased risk of SPTD at < 32 weeks after adjusting for other baseline confounders, whereas elevated AF levels of C5a were not. Conclusion:In women with cervical insufficiency or a short cervix, elevated AF level of C3a, but not C5a, is independently associated with increased risks of IAI and SPTD at < 32 weeks. These findings suggest that subclinical IAI or SPTD in the context of cervical insufficiency is related to activation of complement system in AF.
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J Korean Med Scijournal_title
Journal of Korean medical scienceauthors
Kim YM,Park KH,Park H,Yoo HN,Kook SY,Jeon SJdoi
10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e220subject
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2018-07-05 00:00:00pages
e220issue
35eissn
1011-8934issn
1598-6357journal_volume
33pub_type
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