Prevalencia de infección de herida quirúrgica post-cesárea en mujeres obesas en el Hospital General Monte Sinaí en el periodo de junio de 2022 a mayo de 2023.

Abstract

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant complication following cesarean section, especially in obese women. This study explored the prevalence of SSI in obese women at Hospital General Monte Sinaí over one year. Introduction: SSIs pose a clinical challenge in cesarean practice. Obesity has been associated with anincreased risk of postoperative complications, including SSIs. Approach, Type, andResearch Design: The study adopted a retrospective cross-sectional and descriptive approach. Data were collected from patients undergoing cesareansection at Hospital General Monte Sinaí over one year. Population and Sample: Thepopulation consisted of obese patients undergoing cesarean section at the hospital.Results: Total prevalence of SSI: 3.9%. Prevalence of SSI in obese women: 6.1%. Association between obesity and SSI. Differential distribution of SSI types between groups. Discussion: Although no statistically significant association was found between obesity and SSI, a trend was observed. Differences in the distribution of SSI types suggest the severity of complications in obese women. Conclusions: Obesity is associated with a higher risk of SSI. Multiple factors need to be considered in assessing the risk of SSI. Specific interventions are needed to reducethe incidence and severity of SSI in post-cesarean obese women.