Higher Incision at Upper Part of Lower Segment Caesarean Section

Authors

  • Yong Shao The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China.
  • Meena Pradhan The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.2727

Keywords:

caesarean section; higher incision technique; traditional uterine incision technique.

Abstract

Introduction: To determine if the upper part of the lower segment of the uterus is a better site for cesarean incision then the traditionally used lower end.

Methods: This is a case-control study (1:1 ratio) conducted from 1st October 2012– 30th September 2013 observed between transverse incision at the upper part of the lower segment versus traditional lower segment of the uterus. Two hundred caesarean sections were performed via a transverse uterine incision at the upper part of the lower segment and equal numbers of uterine incision was performed at traditional lower segment. To obtain less intraoperative bleeding high incision made at thicker wider muscular part at of the upper part of lower segment about 2-3 cm distances from vesico-uterine serosa.

Results: The estimated volume of blood loss in high incision 188±60.1 ml was significantly less compared to traditional incision 330.1± 86.5 ml (p<0.05). Duration of operation 30.5± 6.6 minute versus 45.3±7.2 minute and tearing the uterine incision was significantly less with the high incision versus traditional incision. Other procedural and patient benefits are noted.

Conclusions: An incision at the upper part of the lower segment reduces blood loss, enhances uterine retraction, predisposes to fewer complications, is easier to repair, precludes bladder adhesion to the suture line and reduces operation time. 

Keywords: caesarean section; higher incision technique; traditional uterine incision technique. 

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Published

2014-06-30

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Shao, Y., & Pradhan, M. (2014). Higher Incision at Upper Part of Lower Segment Caesarean Section. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 52(194), 764–770. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.2727

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Vol. 52 No. 194 (2014)

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