Midline versus transverse incision for cesarean delivery in low-income countries
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While transverse incision is the recommended entry technique for cesarean delivery in high-income countries, it is our experience that midline incision is still used routinely in many low-income settings. Accordingly, international guidelines lack uniformity on this matter. Although evidence is limited, the literature suggests important advantages of the transverse incision, with lower risk of long-term disabilities such as wound disruption and hernia. Also, potential extra time spent on this incision appears not to impact neonatal outcome. Therefore, we suggest that it is time for a change in guidelines for low-income settings in which resources are limited for treating complications that may be life threatening.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-2 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0020-7292 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2014 |
- Cesarean Section, Developing Countries, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, International Cooperation, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Pregnancy, Time Factors
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