INCIDENCE OF CAESAREAN WOUND INFECTION IN PATAN HOSPITAL, NEPAL

Authors

  • Anil Pandit Patan Hospital, Lalitpur
  • P Sharma Patan Hospital, Lalitpur
  • K Yangzom Patan Hospital, Lalitpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.629

Abstract

This study aims to find the incidence and outcome of caesarean wound infection in Patan Hospital, during
March 2002 to January 2003. We retrospectively analyzed records of patient who developed wound infection
following caesarean section. Incidence of wound infection in Patan Hospital is comparatively low 2.76%.
The minor wound infections (56.66%) required conservative management as an OPD basis while major
wound infections required resuturing. The wound infection is more commonly associated with color of
liqour, PROM and frequent number of vaginal examinations and emergency surgery.

Key Words: Wound Infection, Caeserean Section, Nepal.

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Published

2003-09-01

How to Cite

Pandit, A., Sharma, P., & Yangzom, K. (2003). INCIDENCE OF CAESAREAN WOUND INFECTION IN PATAN HOSPITAL, NEPAL. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 42(149), 280–3. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.629

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 149 (2003)

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Original Article

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