The impact of Body Mass Index elevation on the risk of cesarean wound infection

Authors

  • Nisreen Abbas Tishreen University
  • Ahmed Youssef Tishreen University
  • Thawra Naisah Tishreen University

Abstract

Introduction: Post-cesarean wound infection is an important postoperative complication. Despite the development of perioperative the septic pathology still exists.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of high BMI as risk factor for post-cesarean wound infection.

Patients and methods: A Cohort Study Prospective was conducted on 500 patients underwent cesarean section at Tishreen University Hospital in Latakia between 2021-2022.

The sample was divided into two groups: 1: Those who developed infection. 2: Those who have not had an infection.

RESULTS: The incidence of wound infection was highest in obese women with BMI ≥30kg/m2. The p-value was less than 0.05 and is statistically significant.

Age was found to be a risk factor for wound infection.

Emergency caesarean section was associated with a higher incidence of sepsis than elective caesarean section without a statistically significant difference.

CONCLUSION: A high BMI is an important risk factor for an increased rate of post-cesarean wound infection.

Author Biographies

Nisreen Abbas, Tishreen University

Master student , obstetrics and gynecology

Ahmed Youssef, Tishreen University

Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thawra Naisah , Tishreen University

Assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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2022-06-16

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عباس ن, يوسف أ, نعيسة ث. The impact of Body Mass Index elevation on the risk of cesarean wound infection. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2022Jun.16 [cited 2024Nov.24];44(2):241-5. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/11892

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Vol. 44 No. 2 (2022): Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Health Sciences Series

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Master student researches

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