C Section Closure
In this randomized controlled trial pregnant women.
C section closure. Here the uterus is closed with a double layer non locking continuous monofilament 1 monocryl suture. A prospective randomized study. Cochrane database syst rev 2014.
Safety of the operation healing and cosmetic outcomes are important and should influence the physician s choice of skin closure methodology. The second layer pulls uncut myometrium together in order to cover the first layer. Closure versus non closure of the peritoneum at caesarean section.
Kapustian v anteby ey gdalevich m et al. Types of c section closures since you ll receive two incisions one in your abdomen and one in your uterus your surgeon will close both incisions. Dissolvable stitches are used to close your.
Short and long term outcomes. The first layer should include the cut edge of the myometrium and achieves haemostasis. If you have excess loose skin on your stomach an abdominoplasty might be worth considering.
This probably isn t a good choice if your c section scar is small since a tummy tuck scar is typically longer.