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ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY

Vaginal Cleansing at the Time of Cesarean Delivery to Prevent Puerperal Infection

Povidone-iodine (Betadine) vaginal cleansing prior to an unplanned cesarean delivery for labor-related indications did not lessen the postoperative infectious morbidity, and, therefore, its regular use in women having a cesarean delivery for labor-related indications is not supported.