[Antenatal corticotherapy: ten years after the first conference of consensus]. / Corticotherapie antenatale: dix ans apres la premiere conference de consensus.

ABSTRACT

Beneficial effects of antenatal corticotherapy on neonates are now well established. However, after the first conference of consensus, three controversial issues were left unresolved = use of dexamethasone or betamethasone, ideal number of curses to be given, and appropriateness of corticotherapy in case of prmature of the membranes. A literature review suggests that betamethasone is preferred to dexamethasone, that prscription of a single course is more advisable than multiple courses, and that antenatal corticotherapy is finally not contraindication in case of premature rupture of membranes.