Post-op gynecological infection due to E. coli

A postoperative gynecological infection due to *Escherichia coli* is an iatrogenic bacterial complication affecting the female reproductive tract and adjacent pelvic structures following gynecologic or urogynecologic surgery Clinically, this manifestation can present as superficial or deep surgical site infections, pelvic cellulitis, cuff cellulitis, endometritis, or localized pelvic abscesses, typically characterized by fever, pelvic pain, purulent discharge, and leukocytosis

A postoperative gynecological infection due to *Escherichia coli* is an iatrogenic bacterial complication affecting the female reproductive tract and adjacent pelvic structures following gynecologic or urogynecologic surgery

Pathophysiologically, it arises when endogenous or colonizing Gram-negative bacilli from the gastrointestinal or lower genitourinary flora inoculate disrupted mucosal barriers, surgical wounds, or deep tissue planes during operative interventions Clinically, this manifestation can present as superficial or deep surgical site infections, pelvic cellulitis, cuff cellulitis, endometritis, or localized pelvic abscesses, typically characterized by fever, pelvic pain, purulent discharge, and leukocyto...

Pathophysiologically, it arises when endogenous or colonizing Gram-negative bacilli from the gastrointestinal or lower genitourinary flora inoculate disrupted mucosal barriers, surgical wounds, or deep tissue planes during operative interventions

Clinically, this manifestation can present as superficial or deep surgical site infections, pelvic cellulitis, cuff cellulitis, endometritis, or localized pelvic abscesses, typically characterized by fever, pelvic pain, purulent discharge, and leukocytosis

Left untreated, the infection may progress to extensive tissue necrosis, bacteremia, or systemic sepsis