Clue cells in predicting infections after abdominal hysterectomy
Larsson, P.G.; Platz-Christensen, J.J.; Forsum, U.; Påhlson, C.
Obstetrics and Gynecology 77(3): 450-452
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844 PMID: 1992415 Document Number: 381170
Seventy women scheduled for abdominal hysterectomy were examined for the presence of clue cells in the vaginal discharge in an attempt to identify a possible risk group for development of postoperative infection. Seven of 20 women (35%) with clue cells developed vaginal cuff infections or wound infections, compared with four of 50 women (8%) without clue cells (P less than .01). Women with bacterial vaginosis, diagnosed by air-dried vaginal smears, are therefore at risk for postoperative infection.