Cosmetic outcomes and wound closure time in paediatric transverse laparotomy: A randomised comparison of mass and layered closure techniques

Background: Optimal abdominal wall closure in children should ideally balance efficiency with long-term cosmetic outcomes. This study compared wound closure time and scar appearance following mass versus layered closure in paediatric transverse laparotomies. Methods: This single-centre, randomis...

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Published in:	Ibom Medical Journal
Main Authors:	Ituen MA, Akpanudo EI, Eyo CS, Ekot EA
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Paediatric surgery Laparotomy Cosmesis Mass closure Layered closure Nigeria
Online Access:	https://ojs.ibommedicaljournal.org/ojs/index.php/imjhome/article/view/706