Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Oct 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized controlled trial comparing cosmetic outcome after skin closure with 'staples' or 'subcuticular sutures' in emergency cesarean section.
To compare staples with subcuticular sutures for skin closure in emergency Cesarean sections (CS). ⋯ Staples are the method of choice for skin closure in emergency CS as they are significantly better than subcuticular sutures with respect to cosmesis and duration of surgery. Post-operative pain and wound complications are comparable in two groups. However, staples are associated with significantly increased duration of hospital stay. Trial registered in clinical trial registry CTRI: REF/2013/05/005087.