A Risk-Stratified Peri-Operative Protocol for Reducing Surgical Site Infection after Cesarean Delivery.

Surgical site infections (SSI) are multifaceted. Pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative factors influence the risk of developing an infection. Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of an infection risk-stratification checklist, utilizing known SSI risk factors, and a tailored surgical protocol for SSI prevention in women undergoing cesarean delivery.

Vaginal Urinary Calculi Formation Secondary to Vaginal Mesh Exposure with Urinary Incontinence.

Background: Vaginal stones may form in the setting of mesh exposure with urinary incontinence. This report serves to help understand the presentation, evaluation, and management of vaginal urinary stones.

Case: A 68-year-old female presented with a vaginal calculus.

Uterine Malformations: An Update of Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes.

Importance: The prevalence of uterine malformations has been reported in up to 7% of the general population and 18% of those with recurrent pregnancy loss. The diagnosis, classification, management, and outcome of the management have been subject to debate for decades.

Objective: The aim of this article is to summarize the current knowledge regarding the genetics of müllerian anomalies, the varied classification schemes, the appropriate diagnostic modalities, the surgical methods, and the obstetric outcomes related to these surgical methods.