This document references 5 studies related to cesarean section procedures and outcomes: 1. A study comparing closure versus non-closure of the visceral and parietal peritoneum during cesarean section. 2. A study comparing ertapenem to combination drug therapy for treating postpartum endometritis after cesarean delivery. 3. A case study of non-surgical management of post-cesarean uterine infection with marked myometrial gas formation. 4. A study examining antimicrobial prophylaxis for cesarean delivery administered before skin incision. 5. A study investigating the impact of extended-spectrum antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of

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