wound complications

Long-Term Impact of Wound Complications on Pelvic Floor Symptoms Following Second-Degree Tears and Episiotomy: Insights from the REPAIR Study

By MedXY 10/06/2026

This study reveals that wound complications after second-degree perineal tears or episiotomy significantly increase pelvic floor symptoms, especially affecting sexual function, prolapse, and body image up to 12 months postpartum.

Clinical Updates General Surgery news

Negative Pressure Therapy in Major Lower Extremity Amputation: A Critical Review of Current Randomized Controlled Trials

By MedXY 09/05/2026

This review synthesizes evidence from recent randomized controlled trials assessing negative pressure therapy (NPT) for reducing wound complications after major lower extremity amputation, highlighting variable efficacy and potential benefit in selected high-risk subgroups.

General Surgery news Orthopedics

Postoperative Outcomes of Morel-Lavallée Injuries and Predictive Factors for Wound Complications

By MedXY 06/18/2026

A multicenter trauma study found that 20.1% of surgically treated Morel-Lavallée lesions developed wound complications. Pedestrian-versus-vehicle injury was the only independent predictor of postoperative problems.

Infectious Diseases news OB/GYN & Women's Health

Prophylactic Antibiotics in Episiotomy and Second Degree Tears: Insights from the REPAIR Trial

By MedXY 10/31/2025

The REPAIR study demonstrates that prophylactic antibiotics reduce clinically relevant wound complications after episiotomy or second degree tears, highlighting a potential role for antibiotics in postpartum care.