Impact of Azithromycin-Based Extended-Spectrum Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Noninfectious Cesarean Wound Complications

Conclusion While adding azithromycin to usual antibiotic prophylaxis for nonelective cesarean delivery does reduce the risk of postcesarean infections, it did not significantly reduce the risk of postcesarean noninfectious wound complications. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology - February 19, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ausbeck, Elizabeth B. Jauk, Victoria C. Boggess, Kim A. Saade, George R. Longo, Sherri Clark, Erin A. S. Esplin, Sean Cleary, Kirsten Wapner, Ronald Letson, Kellett Owens, Michelle Abramovici, Adi Ambalavanan, Namasivayam Szychowski, Jeff M. Andrews, Will Tags: SMFM Fellowship Series Article Source Type: research