Impact of Prior Cesarean Section on Surgical Site Infections, Microbiological patterns, and Surgical Outcomes: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study in South Ethiopia
Prospective cohort study finds repeat cesarean sections significantly raise surgical site infection rates, suggesting urgent need for improved infection prevention.
Key Points
Repeat cesarean sections are linked to a 3-fold increase in surgical site infection rates compared to first-time procedures.
Overall incidence of surgical site infections was 13.5%, with 20.3% in repeat cesarean patients and 6.8% in first-time cases.
The study used a multicenter cohort design, analyzing data from 1,506 women who underwent cesarean sections in Ethiopia.
Findings highlight the need for enhanced infection control measures in repeat cesarean deliveries to improve maternal health outcomes.