Sectio Caesarea Barbed sutures uterine closure
Conditions
Interventions
Uterine closure with monofilament barbed suture, Stratafix, in comparison with
the standard multifilament suture, Vicryl 1.0.
Sponsors
Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - primary caesarean section - lower transverse uterine incision
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Repeat primary caesarean section - Previous lower abdominal or pelvic surgery - Gemelli (multiple pregnancy) - Instrumental assistance during caesarean section (assisted birth with forceps or vacuum cup) - Diabetes mellitus - Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35 - Placenta praevia - T/J uterine incision
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of uterine closure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| * Maternal blood loss during the procedure * Total duration of caesarean section * Necessity of extra haemostatic sutures * Postoperative pain * Use of analgetics * Continuing blood loss * Postoperative Hemoglobin level (development of anaemia) * Postoperative fever * Wound infection * Length of postoperative stay | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed