Cesarean Scar Defects After Uterine Closure by Double-layer Barbed or Smooth Suture

A Prospective Pilot Study Comparing Incidence and Characteristics of Cesarean Scar Defects After Uterine Closure by Double-layer Barbed or Smooth Suture

Late sequelae of a cesarean section related to a uterine scar defects include gynecological symptoms and obstetric complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and characteristics of cesarean scar defects after uterine closure by double-layer barbed suture.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients who underwent elective cesarean section at ≥ 37 weeks of gestation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who underwent concomitant surgical procedures during the cesarean section (i.e., tubal sterilization);
• Patients who underwent a previous abdominal surgery (with exception of appendectomy) including a cesarean section or other laparotomic/laparoscopic uterine surgical procedure (i.e., myomectomy);
• Patients who had a previous diagnosis of Mullerian uterine anomalies elective cesarean for the second time or after uterine surgery;
• Patients who had evidence of PAS disorders or placenta previa.