Infecciones postoperatorias en ginecología y obstetricia
In the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, surgical infections are very common. Infections are basically caused by the germs of the normal flora of the vagina and perineum. Additionally, the conditions of the surgical site, the socioeconomic level of the woman, her immunological status, the typ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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2023
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| Online Access: | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=9017476 |
| Source: | RECIMUNDO: Revista Científica de la Investigación y el Conocimiento, ISSN 2588-073X, Vol. 7, Nº. 2, 2023, pags. 132-140 |
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In the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, surgical infections are very common. Infections are basically caused by the germs of the normal flora of the vagina and perineum. Additionally, the conditions of the surgical site, the socioeconomic level of the woman, her immunological status, the type of surgery performed and the characteristics of the surgical technique, are factors that affect the presence of infections, increasing the degree of contamination that It can appear in the wound. Antibiotic prophylaxis is used to reduce the risks of infection, however, it has not been able to completely eliminate them. In this sense, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics should be indicated immediately once a postoperative infection has been diagnosed. Most patients respond to treatment within 24 to 48 hours when the appropriate antibiotics are selected. Postoperative infections include vaginal cuff cellulitis, pelvic cellulitis, adnexal infection, ovarian abscess, pelvic abscess, abdominal wound infection, and toxic shock syndrome. With the following bibliographical review, relevant information is provided about the most frequent postoperative infections in gynecology and obstetrics. |
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