Prophylactic Post-Cesarean Incisional Negative-pressure Wound Therapy in Morbidly Obese Patients

To evaluate the effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy in decreasing wound complications in morbidly obese patients (BMI greater than of equal to 40) at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Retrospective data will be collected regarding morbidly obese patients who have undergone cesarean section and patients will be recruited to have the intervention (negative-pressure wound therapy) applied and outcomes will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women undergoing cesarean section at Albany Medical Center Hospital
• Current BMI greater than or equal to 40

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current BMI less than 40
• current skin or soft tissue infection
• skin or soft tissue disorder
• allergy to silver