Chapter 89. Postpartum Endometritis
- John T. Queenan MD Professor Chairman Emeritus2,
- John C. Hobbins MD Professor of Obstetrics3,
- Catherine Y. Spong MD Chief4
Published Online: 30 APR 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444312904.ch89
Copyright © 2005 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies, Fourth Edition
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How to Cite
Hodor, J. (2009) Postpartum Endometritis, in Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies, Fourth Edition (eds J. T. Queenan, J. C. Hobbins and C. Y. Spong), Blackwell Publishing Ltd., Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444312904.ch89
Editor Information
- 2
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 3257 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
- 3
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 4200 East 9th Avenue, B-198, Denver, CO 80262, USA
- 4
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Center for Developmental Biology and Perinatal Medicine, Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch, National Institutes of Health, 6100 Executive Bivd, Bethesda, MD 20892-7510, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 APR 2009
- Published Print: 9 SEP 2005
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405125796
Online ISBN: 9781444312904
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- postpartum endometritis - inflammatory process;
- primary route of uterine cavity contamination - ascending infection from vaginal flora;
- polymicrobial infection leading to postpartum endometritis;
- bacteroides - positive blood culture;
- recommendation of clinical correlation;
- controlling infection - removal of suspected or diagnostic identifiable tissue;
- IV antibiotic therapy
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Treatment
Complications
Follow-Up
Prevention
Conclusions
References
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