Cesarean Section, Endometritis, Surgical Site Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative vaginal cleansing with 5% povidone-iodine in reducing postoperative infectious morbidity among women undergoing cesarean section. The primary outcomes include wound-related complications, while secondary outcomes include postoperative fever, endometritis, wound infection, and white blood cell count.
Interventions
Vaginal cleansing with 5% povidone-iodine for 30 seconds before cesarean section.
Sponsors
Mohamed Mousa Mohamed Mousa
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
\- Women undergoing elective or emergency cesarean section. Received prophylactic antibiotics before surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Active infection No prophylactic antibiotics Chorioamnionitis Placenta previa with antepartum hemorrhage
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of postoperative wound-related complications Time Frame: Within 8 weeks after cesarean section | 8 weeks |
| Incidence of postoperative wound-related complications | Within 8 weeks after cesarean section |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative fever (within 8 weeks) Postoperative WBC count (24 hours) Endometritis (within 8 weeks) Combined wound complications and endometritis | 8 weeks |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
CONTACTmohamed mousa Al-Azhar University Hospital, Damietta
CONTACTmohamed mousa mohamed
STUDY_DIRECTORahmed shafik ibrahim
abdelrouf
Outcome results
None listed