Context: Cesarean section is the most common surgery in women, both in developed and underdeveloped countries. However results are conflicting report in which material for intradermal suturing get better aesthetic result. Objective: To compare the aesthetic appearance of two suture materials, polyglecaprone 25 and polyamide (nylon) with intradermal sutures for skin closure in women undergoing cesarean section first. Methods: This is a clinical, prospective and randomized study which was conducted in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of a tertiary Institute, Hospital das Clinicas Samuel Libânio, in PousoAlegre, Estate of Minas Gerais. Sixty women undergoing cesarean section were first included and randomized into two groups: group I (n = 30) polyamide and group II (n = 30) polyglecaprone 25. Hypertrophy, color and width of the wound were evaluated, receiving a score, according to Trimbos table, six months after surgery. Later the results were compared to non-parametric statistical tests
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
At the end of surgical procedemento of cesarean delivery , for skin closure continuous suture was performed with polyglecaprone 25
At the end of surgical procedemento of cesarean delivery , for skin closure continuous suture was performed with polyamide (nylon)
Hospital das Clínicas Samuel Libânio
Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Photographic documentation for evaluation
The photographic record was sent to three experts for evaluation of hypertrophy and cross marks staining points, according Trimboset al.,1993
Time frame: 6 Months
Photographic documentation for evaluation
The photographic record was sent to another expert for evaluation of hypertrophy and cross marks staining points, according Trimboset al.,1993, besides scar mesure
Time frame: 6 Months
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