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Postcaesarean wound infection: a review of risk factors
In a prospective study of 431 cases delivered by caesarean section, wound infection developed in 54 (12.52%) cases. In 2.55% cases, infection was deep with drainage of purulent material. The factors associated with a high risk of wound infection were anaemia, multiple pelvic examinations, prolonged rupture of membranes and handling by dai. General ward cases had a significantly higher wound infection rate than the private ward cases.
In a prospective study of 431 cases delivered by caesarean section, wound infection developed in 54 (12.52%) cases. In 2.55% cases, infection was deep with drainage of purulent material. The factors associated with a high risk of wound infection were anaemia, multiple pelvic examinations, prolonged rupture of membranes and handling by dai. General ward cases had a significantly higher wound infection rate than the private ward cases.