Surgical-site infections (SSIs) represent a well-known cause of patient morbidity as well as
added health care costs. In gynecologic surgery, particularly hysterectomy, SSIs are often …

Vaginal cuff dehiscence is an infrequent complication of hysterectomy, with the potential for
evisceration and additional morbidity. This review aims to describe the incidence, risk …

Background Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common healthcare
associated infections in the low-middle income countries. Data on incidence and risk factors …

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge or malodor,
affecting up to one third of US women. Most women with bacterial vaginosis are unaware of …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) represents a condition in which the normal protective Lactobacilli,
especially those that produce H2O2, are replaced by high quantities of facultative …

Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant health care problem as
they can cause increased medical costs and increased morbidity and mortality. Assessing a …

Abstract Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) are two
prevalent disorders affecting 30–40% of women worldwide. Current strategies to repair or …

Surgical site infections are the most common complications of surgery in the United States.
Of surgeries in women of reproductive age, hysterectomy is one of the most frequently …

Objectives To compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine–alcohol and povidone–iodine as
preoperative antiseptic skin preparation for prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) after …

Current surgical strategies for the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions involve the
placement of a polypropylene mesh into the pelvic cavity. However, polypropylene meshes …