title: Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic surgical site infections.
abstract: Surgical site infections (SSIs) have a significant effect on patient care and medical costs. This article outlines the risks that lead to SSIs and the preventive measures, including antimicrobial prophylaxis, which decrease the incidence of infection. This article also reviews the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic SSIs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathon Lucas Street, Suite 634 MSC 619, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
authors.forename: Gweneth B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Lazenby
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Soper
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents