Prevention of Cesarean Delivery Surgical Site Infections

Importance Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication of cesarean delivery. Seen in up to 12% of cesarean deliveries, it is a major cause of prolonged hospital stay and a burden to the healthcare system. Interventions and techniques must be identified to decrease the risk of cesarean delivery SSIs. Objective We review the categories of SSI, current studies that have focused on various interventions to decrease SSI, and preoperative,...