Interrupted Versus Continuous Subcuticular Skin Suturing in Elective Cesarean Section.

Comparative Study Between Interrupted and Continuous Subcuticular Skin Suturing in Women Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Non-diabetic pregnant women who undergo elective CS will be randomized into two groups: group I included women who has their skin closed with subcuticular interrupted mattress suture using non-absorbable polypropylene, and group II included women who has their skin closed with subcuticular continous suture using the same suture material

Non-diabetic pregnant women who undergo elective CS will be randomized into two groups: group I included women who had their skin closed with subcuticular interrupted mattress suture using non-absorbable polypropylene, and group II included women who had their skin closed with subcuticular continous suture using the same suture material.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Overall good health
• Elective Cesarean section ASA class 1 or 2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergy to synthetic suture materials
• Diabetes whether gestational or pregestational
• use of steroid or immunosuppresive medication within last 6 month of procedure
• Skin sepsis or systemic fever
• BMI > 35
• History of keloid or hypertrophic scar formation or dermatologic conditions known to impair wound healing ASA class 3 or 4