Compared to single-layer closure, double-layer closure may not exhibit superior reproductive outcomes after first cesarean delivery: Study
The increasing prevalence of cesarean deliveries has raised concerns about long-term complications, including niche formation in the uterine scar. Niche development is associated with various gynecologic issues and obstetric complications in subsequent pregnancies. Despite its importance, there's uncertainty regarding the optimal uterine closure technique.
Niche formation, or defects in the uterine scar, can lead to gynecologic complaints and complications in future pregnancies. The debate over single-layer vs. double-layer uterine closure techniques persists, with conflicting evidence on which approach is superior for preventing long-term complications.
This study was published in the Journal Of Obstretrics & Gynaecology by Carry Verberkt and colleagues. A multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial conducted in the Netherlands aimed to assess the impact of single-layer vs. double-layer closure of the uterine incision on long-term outcomes in women undergoing their first cesarean delivery. The primary outcome was live birth rate at a 3-year follow-up, with secondary outcomes including fertility, gynecologic, and obstetrical outcomes.
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