A Comparative Study Between Midline Vertical and Pfannestiel incision in lower Segment Caesarean Section With Reference to Wound Complications

DR YOGESH A.THAWAL; DR MILIND WAGHMARE

Volume : IV, Issue : X, October - 2014

A Comparative Study Between Midline Vertical and Pfannestiel incision in lower Segment Caesarean Section With Reference to Wound Complications

Dr Yogesh A. Thawal, Dr Milind Waghmare

Abstract :

Caesarean section is the commonest major emergency operation performed by the obstetricians worldwide. Various abdominal incisions have been used for caesarean section like vertical (vertical and paramedian) incisions and transverse incisions (Pfannenstiel, Maylard, Cherney, Joel–Cohen, etc.) . In India, midline and Pfannenstiel incisions are often used. The success depends on careful selection of incision and proper closure of the wound. Wound infection is a serious complication that significantly increases postoperative morbidity, hospital stay and cost.In this study it is concluded that with experts hands there is no significant difference in caesarean section wound complications when type of incision is considered. Pfannenstiel and vertical each incision has its own merits and demerits.