INCIDENCE OF CAESAREAN WOUND INFECTION IN PATAN HOSPITAL, NEPAL

Abstract

This study aims to find the incidence and outcome of caesarean wound infection in Patan Hospital, duringMarch 2002 to January 2003. We retrospectively analyzed records of patient who developed wound infectionfollowing 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 majorwound infections required resuturing. The wound infection is more commonly associated with color ofliqour, PROM and frequent number of vaginal examinations and emergency surgery.Key Words: Wound Infection, Caeserean Section, Nepal.