Postcaesarean wound infection: a review of risk factors.
In a prospective study of 431 cases delivered by caesarean section, wound infection developed in 54 (12.52%) cases. In 2.55% cases, infection was deep with drainage of purulent material. The factors associated with a high risk of wound infection were anaemia, multiple pelvic examinations, prolonged rupture of membranes and handling by dai. General ward cases had a significantly higher wound infection rate than the private ward cases.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical College and Hospital, Rohtak.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology