Post-caesarean Surgical Site Infections (PC-SSI) at the University Hospital Centre for Mother and Child in N'Djamena in 2025
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Introduction: Parietal suppuration is the formation of pus within the abdominal wall. This study aims to contribute to improving the management of post-caesarean surgical site infections (PC-SSI) at the University Hospital Centre for Mother and Child in N'Djamena.
Patients and methods: This is a prospective descriptive study conducted over 10 months, from 1 January to 31 October 2025, including all patients who underwent a caesarean section at the University Hospital Centre for Mother and Child in N'Djamena.
Results: A total of 65 out of 2,384 operated patients presented with parietal suppuration, representing an incidence of 2.75%. The 18–25 age group was the most represented, accounting for 64.6% of cases. Referred patients were predominant at 61.6%, with prolonged rupture of membranes (PROM) being the most common referral reason (75.38%). Emergency caesarean sections accounted for 98% of cases. The most frequently identified pathogen was Staphylococcus aureus at 49.3%. A low maternal mortality rate of 6% was recorded.
Conclusion: The study identified risk factors that underscore the need to adopt infection prevention strategies, especially in patients at high risk.
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