title: Postpartum endometritis.
abstract: Despite the widespread use of prophylactic antibiotics, postpartum endometritis remains a common complication following cesarean section. Metritis is generally polymicrobial and responds to a wide variety of antibiotic regimens. During the past decade, single agents have been shown to be safe and efficacious. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options for endometritis are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Gilstrap
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004716:Endometritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents