Influence of Pre-operative Vaginal Cleansing with Povidone Iodine on Post Cesarean Infection

Abstract

Background: Finding clinical approaches to reduce the infectious hazards of cesarean operation is very essential. The main aim of this study was to show the outcome of using pre- operative vaginal cleansing with antiseptic solution on post-caesarean infections. Methods: A randomized-controlled trial conducted on 200 pregnant women on elective Cesarean section. They divided into two groups ; the control group, their operations were conducted with standard classical abdominal scrub alone while other group (experimental) with vaginal povidone iodine preparation in addition to the standard abdominal scrub. Every woman was monitored postoperatively for development of fever, endometritis, and wound infection, duration of postoperative
antibiotics administration, postoperative stay and neonatal outcome.