Transverse Supraumbilical Versus Pfannenstiel Incision for Cesarean Section in Morbidly Obese Women
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section
- Registration Number
- NCT02692729
- Lead Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
- Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transverse supraumbilical incision over Pfannenstiel incision in performing cesarean section for morbid obese pregnant women.
- Detailed Description
Research Question In Morbidly obese women undergoing cesarean section, is transverse supraumbilical incision superior to Pfannenstiel incision? Research Hypothesis Transverse supraumbilical incision is superior to Pfannenstiel incision in morbidly obese women undergoing cesarean section.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 72
Inclusion Criteria
- BMI more than 40 kg/m2
- women scheduled for CS
Exclusion Criteria
- patients receiving steroids or anticoagulation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method occurence of surgical site infection one week occurance of redness, hotness, pus discharge and exudation
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method blood loss in milliliter 2 hours volume of blood during the operation
operative time in minutes 2 hours from skin incision to closure of the skin
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
🇪🇬Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University🇪🇬Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt