Cesarean delivery (CD) is one of the most common procedures performed in the United
States, accounting for 32% of all deliveries. Postpartum surgical site infection (SSI), wound …

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 …

The objective of our systematic review was to provide updated evidence-based guidance for
surgical decisions during cesarean delivery (CD). We performed an English-language …

Puerperal infection remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The primary
risk factor is cesarean delivery, which increases the risk 5-to 20-fold. This article reviews in …

Obesity is common in women of childbearing age and management of this population
around the time of pregnancy involves specific challenges. Weight and medical …

Objective We sought to perform a metaanalysis to synthesize randomized clinical trials of
cesarean skin closure by subcuticular absorbable suture vs metal staples for the outcomes …

Surgical-site infections (SSIs) represent a well-known cause of patient morbidity as well as
added health care costs. In gynecologic surgery, particularly hysterectomy, SSIs are often …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association of implementation of evidence-based bundles with
surgical site infection rates after cesarean delivery. DATA SOURCES: We searched …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the risk of cesarean wound disruption or infection after closure
with surgical staples compared with subcuticular suture. METHODS: Women with viable …

Background A number of evidence-based interventions have been proposed to reduce post–
cesarean delivery wound complications. Examples of such interventions include appropriate …