American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Sep 2008
Meta AnalysisTiming of perioperative antibiotics for cesarean delivery: a metaanalysis.
The purpose of this study was to summarize the available evidence on timing of perioperative antibiotics for cesarean delivery. ⋯ There is strong evidence that antibiotic prophylaxis for cesarean delivery that is given before skin incision, rather than after cord clamping, decreases the incidence of postpartum endometritis and total infectious morbidities, without affecting neonatal outcomes.