Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic surgical site infections

Gweneth B Lazenby; David E Soper

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2010.05.001

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic surgical site infections

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2010 Sep;37(3):379-86. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2010.05.001.

Authors

Gweneth B Lazenby¹, David E Soper

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathon Lucas Street, Suite 634 MSC 619, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.

PMID: 20674781
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2010.05.001

Abstract

Surgical site infections (SSIs) have a significant effect on patient care and medical costs. This article outlines the risks that lead to SSIs and the preventive measures, including antimicrobial prophylaxis, which decrease the incidence of infection. This article also reviews the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic SSIs.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
Bacterial Infections / prevention & control
Bacterial Infections / therapy
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
Hospitalization
Humans
Hysterectomy / adverse effects
Postoperative Complications / microbiology
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
Risk Factors
Surgical Wound Infection / diagnosis
Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control*
Surgical Wound Infection / therapy

Substances

Anti-Infective Agents