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ReviewPakistan journal of medical sciences2026

Surgical Solution of C-Section Associated Surgical Site Infection in LMICs: A Narrative Review.

Shaikh Habiba Ahmed, Zaheena Shamsul Islam, Syeda Mahrukh Zaidi, Tehreem Khalid

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Review in Pakistan journal of medical sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Shaikh Habiba AhmedDr. Shaikh Habiba Ahmed, MBBS. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Zaheena Shamsul IslamDr. Zaheena Shamsul Islam, MBBS, FCPS, MRCOG. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Syeda Mahrukh ZaidiDr. Mahrukh Fatima Zaidi, MBBS. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Tehreem KhalidDr. Tehreem Khalid, MBBS. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cesarean section (CS) is a life-saving procedure worldwide, accompanied by a substantial burden of surgical site infections (SSIs), with the most significant impact felt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review consolidates current knowledge on the surgical management of post-cesarean infections, highlighting the vaginal microbiome as a key source of infection and the physiological immunosuppression in the postpartum period. We describe the categories of deep and organ-space SSIs that require operative management, from wound debridement to laparoscopic drainage and laparotomy. The analysis also assesses proven preventive measures, such as dual-agent antibiotic prophylaxis, advanced closure techniques, and structured care bundles. It includes a standardized, context-sensitive checklist designed for LMICs, which combines pre, intra, and postoperative measures to prevent and manage SSIs, with the aim to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in resource-limited settings.

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Cesarean sectionDual Antibiotic ProphylaxisInfection PreventionLMIC ChecklistLMICsSurgical ManagementSurgical Site Infection

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PMID42136780
PMCPMC13169949

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