title: Prevention and management of cesarean wound infection.
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.
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Joseph L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Fitzwater
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Alan T N
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Tita
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods*; D001458:Bandages; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Cesarean; Management; Surgical site infections; Treatment; Wound