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Barbed vs conventional suture at cesarean delivery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sugandha AgarwalRohan D'SouzaMichelle HwangCynthia V Maxwell
Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2021)
Barbed sutures may be a suitable alternative to conventional sutures for uterine closure because they reduce uterine repair time, total surgical time, and the need for additional hemostatic sutures, without an increase in blood loss or maternal morbidity.
Keyphrases
  • birth weight
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • pregnant women
  • gestational age