ASSESSING COSMETIC RESULTS OF NOVEL VS. TRADITIONAL WOUND CLOSURE METHODS IN PRIMARY CAESAREAN SECTIONS
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https://doi.org/10.48047/wa2emj26Keywords:
Caesarean section, Wound closure, Prolene suture, Cosmetic outcome.Abstract
Background: This study aims to assess the performance of traditional and novel wound closure techniques and their cosmetic outcomes in primary caesarean section procedures. Methods: A total of 122 patients scheduled for primary caesarean sections were randomly assigned to receive either traditional Prolene suture closure or a novel wound closure device. The cosmetic outcomes were evaluated by the patients, operating surgeons, and independent blinded examiners at 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery. Results: Both closure methods yielded comparable high scores on the visual analogue scale (VAS) for cosmetic evaluation at all follow-up periods. There were no significant differences between the two methods in terms of cosmetic appearance as rated by the patients, surgeons, and blinded examiners. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that innovative wound closure techniques, such as SkinLink, provide excellent cosmetic outcomes comparable to traditional Prolene sutures. Both methods offer effective results for wound closure in caesarean sections.
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