Abstract:Postpartum uterine infections result from uterine contamination with pathogens during parturition.
Most of the pathogens are environmental contaminants that are gradually eliminated during the
first 6 weeks postpartum. Vaginoscopy is considered to be more accurate than rectal palpation for
diagnostic purpose. Transrectal ultrasonography is helpful for the diagnosis of clinical endometrits
and pyometra. Subclinical endometritis (SCE) can be detected after three weeks postpartum with
the help of endometrial cyto… Show more
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