Does antibiotic use prevent wound complications in episiotomy, second-degree tear?
19 Nov 2025
byStephen Padilla
The use of prophylactic antibiotics shows no significant impact on overall wound complication but leads to a significant risk reduction in clinically relevant wound complications among women with episiotomies and second-degree tears, reports a study.
Does antibiotic use prevent wound complications in episiotomy, second-degree tear?
19 Nov 2025