To investigate the effect of intracutaneous suture closure versus Glue (dermabond) closure at cesarean section (CS) on long-term cosmetic and maternal outcome.
Women undergoing planned CS were randomized to either intracutaneous suture closure or glue closure using a 1:1 allocation algorithm. Participants and outcome assessors were blinded to group allocation. Scar evaluation was performed after two months. Primary outcome measures were Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) summary scores 2 months after surgery. Secondary outcome measures were, duration of surgery, and development of hematoma, seroma, surgical site infection (SSI) or wound disruption. Data were analyzed according to the intention to treat principle.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
100
closing the intra-cuticular layer with MODIFIED VICRYL PLUS suture
closing the intra-cuticular layer with Dermabond glue
Meir Medical Center
Kfar Saba, Israel, Israel
RECRUITINGPatient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)
Subjective scar rating will be performed using the patient component of the POSAS. The POSAS Scale consists of 2 numerical numeric scales: The Patient Scar Assessment Scale and the Observer Scar Assessment Scale
Time frame: 2 month
post operative complication
Development of surgical site infection or wound disruption.
Time frame: 1 month
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