The peritoneum at laparotomy: A survey of gynaecological practice among Nigerian gynaecologists

Background. The debate on the benefit of leaving the peritoneum unsutured is ongoing among gynaecologists. There is yet to be a final decision on this surgical step, especially considering the long-term complications of adhesion formation, subfertility and chronic pelvic pain.Objectives. The objecti...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: A Bamigboye, F Okonfua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2017-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Online Access:http://www.sajog.org.za/index.php/sajog/article/download/1131/570