原文：

Surgical site infection (SSI) following caesarean section is a common cause of morbidity, with socioeconomic consequences for the woman and her family. This article describes the risk factors for SSI following caesarean section, including antibiotic prophylaxis, type of dressing, approach to wound closure,obesity and general health. Wound management and the information that women need to undertake safe and effective self-care once they leave hospital are also discussed. Recent research highlighting the extent of the problem and strategies for tackling it is reviewed.

譯文：

剖腹手術部位的感染(SSI)即為一般病變的常因，跟婦女和其家庭的社會經濟地位相關。本文即說明在剖腹手術部位關於式的風險因子，包括抗生素預防、敷藥方法、傷口封閉的方法、肥胖和一般健康問題。傷口治療管理和婦女在出院後，需進行保安措施的和有效自我照護的相關資訊，也列入討論中。最近的研究即著重於問題的嚴重程度和處理策略的檢討。