Betadine Versus Saline in Swapping of Subcutaneous Tissue
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2023-03-10
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Summary
Caesarean section is an increasingly common major surgical procedure performed on women. Last decade an overall increase of the global rate of caesarean section, of up to 31.2%, was reported. The risk of maternal morbidity and mortality is higher in caesarean section than in vaginal birth; postoperative infection is a common component of morbidity. With the increase in caesarean section, it is important that the risks to the mother are minimized as far as possible.
Women who give birth by caesarean section are exposed to both endogenous (internal) and exogenous (external) sources of infection during birth. Exposure to a hospital environment places these women at risk of developing hospital-acquired infections. The rate of post-caesarean infection has been estimated to be 10 times greater than that after vaginal birth.