ReviewInternational journal of women's health2017
Postcesarean wound infection: prevalence, impact, prevention, and management challenges.
Review in International journal of women's health, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 7 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 73 papers, 11 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Combining Vaginal Preparation and Azithromycin in Reduction of Post Cesarean Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The Impact of Chlorhexidine Preoperative Vaginal Preparation in Reducing the Post-cesarean Endometritis and Sepsis for Cases in Labor. A Randomized Controlled Trial
External Negative Pressure Dressing System (ENPDS) vs. Traditional Wound Dressing for Cesarean Section Incision in Obese Women.
The Use of Steri3X for Prevention of Post-operative Wound Infections in Cesarean Sections
To Investigate the Effect of Continuous Versus Interrupted Subcutaneous Fat Closure in Reducing Surgical Site Infection Among Over-weight or Obese Women Who Are Undergoing Elective Caesarean Section
A Randomized Control Trial of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Aqueous Solution vs Chlorhexidine Gluconate With Isopropyl Alcohol Skin Preparations for Prevention of Cesarean Section Wound Infections
Intraperitoneal Saline Irrigation in Cesarean Section: Effect on Postoperative Infectious Morbidity and Paralytic Ileus ,Randomized Controlled Study.
Who cites it
73 citing papers in PubMed, 11 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 194 citations in OpenAlex.
- Risk factors for surgical site infections following cesarean section in Ethiopia: umbrella review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention bundle in reducing post-caesarean delivery surgical site infections: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Pooled it
- Epidemiology of surgical site infections post-cesarean section in Africa: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Pooled it
- Surgical site infections after caesarean section across sub-Sahara Africa: a scoping review of prevalence and associated factors.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of post-caesarean section surgical site infections in Rwanda: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International wound journal · 2024Pooled it
- A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Two Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices to Manage Cesarean Section Incisions.American journal of perinatology · 2024Pooled it
- Meta-analysis comparing different ultrasound detection methods to accurately assess wound healing and scar formation after caesarean section.International wound journal · 2024Pooled it
- Changing gloves during cesarean section for prevention of postoperative infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2021Pooled it
- Correlation Between Previous Caesarean Section and Adverse Maternal Outcomes Accordingly With Robson Classification: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Pooled it
- Vaginal preparation with antiseptic solution before cesarean section for preventing postoperative infections.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Vaginal preparation with antiseptic solution before cesarean section for preventing postoperative infections.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
- The role of TENS therapy in reducing the incidence of post-Caesarean section wound infection.International wound journal · 2024Trial
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- Single-dose versus multiple-dose antibiotics prophylaxis for preventing caesarean section postpartum infections: A randomized controlled trial.Women's health (London, England)Trial
- Magnitude and Associated Factors of Surgical Site Infection Following Cesarean Section: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Ethiopia.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Burden and associated factors of surgical site infection following caesarean section in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: a retrospective cohort study.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- The cesarean epidemic in Bangladesh: Associated factors and maternal health risks.Journal of public health research · 2026Article
- Investigating the effect of familiarization with wound care after cesarean section through multimedia in reducing wound complications.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- "It's your body… so it's just nice to know what they're putting in it" A qualitative study of women's views and experiences of caesarean section, antibiotic use and infection.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Surgical Solution of C-Section Associated Surgical Site Infection in LMICs: A Narrative Review.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Review
13 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications following cesarean section, and has an incidence of 3%-15%. It places physical and emotional burdens on the mother herself and a significant financial burden on the health care system. Moreover, SSI is associated with a maternal mortality rate of up to 3%. With the global increase in cesarean section rate, it is expected that the occurrence of SSI will increase in parallel, hence its clinical significance. Given its substantial implications, recognizing the consequences and developing strategies to diagnose, prevent, and treat SSI are essential for reducing postcesarean morbidity and mortality. Optimization of maternal comorbidities, appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, and evidence-based surgical techniques are some of the practices proven to be effective in reducing the incidence of SSI. In this review, we describe the biological mechanism of SSI and risk factors for its occurrence and summarize recent key clinical trials investigating preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative practices to reduce SSI incidence. It is prudent that the surgical team who perform cesarean sections be familiar with these practices and apply them as needed to minimize maternal morbidity and mortality related to SSI.
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