Prevention and management of cesarean wound infection

Joseph L Fitzwater; Alan T N Tita

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2014.08.008

Prevention and management of cesarean wound infection

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2014 Dec;41(4):671-89. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2014.08.008. Epub 2014 Oct 5.

Authors

Joseph L Fitzwater¹, Alan T N Tita²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 176F 10270, 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA. Electronic address: jfitzwater@uabmc.edu.
² Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 176F 10270, 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA.

PMID: 25454997
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2014.08.008

Abstract

Cesarean wound infections represent a significant health and economic burden. Several modifiable risk factors have been identified for their development. Understanding these risks and techniques to manage cesarean wounds is essential for providers. In this article, these factors and prophylactic and therapeutic interventions are reviewed.

Keywords: Cesarean; Management; Surgical site infections; Treatment; Wound.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Antibiotic Prophylaxis / methods*
Bandages
Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
Debridement / methods*
Early Diagnosis
Fasciitis, Necrotizing / etiology
Fasciitis, Necrotizing / microbiology
Fasciitis, Necrotizing / prevention & control*
Fasciitis, Necrotizing / therapy
Female
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
Surgical Wound Infection / etiology*
Surgical Wound Infection / microbiology
Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
Surgical Wound Infection / therapy