The association of skin incision placement during cesarean delivery with wound complications in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Rebekah J MccurdyLaura A FelderGabriele SacconeRodney K EdwardsLoralei L ThornburgCaroline MarrsShayna N ConnerRobert StraussVincenzo Berghella

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2020)

Vertical incisions may be associated with an increased risk for wound complications compared to transverse incisions for cesarean delivery in obese women. Randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate optimal cesarean skin incisions for these women.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
wound healing
pregnancy outcomes
adipose tissue
weight loss
randomized controlled trial
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
cervical cancer screening
risk factors
soft tissue
breast cancer risk
pregnant women
bariatric surgery
cataract surgery