Evaluation of The Effectiveness And Efficacy Of Suture Materials Used For Intradermal Skin Closure Following Cesarean Section

Abstract

Objective:Comparing the efficacy and effectiveness of absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for skin closure following cesarean delivery using the intradermal suturing technique.

Materials and Methods:A clinical trial was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Latakia University Hospital. The study included 120 women who underwent cesarean section and were equally allocated into two groups: the absorbable suture group (Vicryl 2-0) and the non-absorbable suture group (Prolene 2-0). The duration of skin closure, severity of pain and pruritus, and wound infection rates were evaluated.

Results:No significant differences were observed between the absorbable and non-absorbable suture regarding maternal age, gestational age, BMI, or history of previous cesarean section. Likewise, no significant differences were found in skin-closure time or wound-related complications. Furthermore, there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of pain scores, incidence of pruritus, or the need for additional analgesics.

Conclusion:There were comparable outcomes between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures used for skin closure following cesarean section, with no significant differences observed between them.