04 September 2025 : Clinical Research
Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infections After Cesarean Delivery in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Cases
Hui-Juan Wang ABCDEF 1, Jia Gao AE 1*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.949795
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e949795
Table 2 Univariate analysis of risk factors associated with surgical site infections in cesarean section patients with gestational diabetes mellitus.
| Factors | Infection group (n=60) | Non-infection group (n=120) | Chi-squared (χ2) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prophylactic antibiotics use | 26 (43.3%) | 100 (83.3%) | 28.601 | <0.001 |
| Intraoperative blood loss ≥300 mL | 36 (60.0%) | 70 (58.3%) | 0.0029 | 0.957 |
| Length of the incision ≥10 cm | 42 (70.0%) | 86 (71.7%) | 0.0034 | 0.954 |
| Body mass index ≥25 kg/m | 39 (65.0%) | 57 (47.5%) | 4.244 | 0.039 |
| Anal examination/vaginal examination ≥3 times | 44 (73.3%) | 42 (35.0%) | 22.046 | <0.001 |
| Amniotic fluid contamination | 39 (65.0%) | 21 (17.5%) | 38.503 | <0.001 |
| Genital tract inflammation | 42 (70.0%) | 24 (20.0%) | 40.936 | <0.001 |
| Premature rupture of membranes | 42 (70.0%) | 21 (17.5%) | 46.181 | <0.001 |