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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
600
Vaginal cleansing with 5% povidone-iodine for 30 seconds before cesarean section.
Al-Azhar University Hospital, Damietta
Damietta, Damietta Governorate, Egypt
Incidence of postoperative wound-related complications Time Frame: Within 8 weeks after cesarean section
Time frame: 8 weeks
Incidence of postoperative wound-related complications
Time frame: Within 8 weeks after cesarean section
Postoperative fever (within 8 weeks) Postoperative WBC count (24 hours) Endometritis (within 8 weeks) Combined wound complications and endometritis
Time frame: 8 weeks
mohamed mousa Al-Azhar University Hospital, Damietta
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