Skin and subcutaneous fascia closure at caesarean section to reduce wound complications: the closure randomised trial

Abstract Background Wound infection is a common complication following caesarean section. Factors influencing the risk of infection may include the suture material for skin closure, and closure of the subcutaneous fascia. We assessed the effect of skin closure with absorbable versus non-absorbable s...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Amanda J. Poprzeczny, Rosalie M. Grivell, Jennie Louise, Andrea R. Deussen, Jodie M. Dodd
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-10-01
Subjects:	Caesarean birth Surgical site infection Wound closure Wound complications Suture techniques
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03305-z