Study on modification of the Misgav Ladach method for cesarean section

Abstract

172 cases of pregnant women scheduled for delivery by cesarean section were randomly assigned to 59 cases in modification group with modified Misgav Ladach technique, 57 cases in Misgav Ladach group with Misgav Ladach technique and 56 cases in Pfannenstiel group with Pfannenstiel technique from May to Dec. 1999. The modified points included: transversely incising the fascia 2 to 3 cm, then dividing it bluntly; without opening and dissociating the visceral peritoneum; two layers suturing of low transverse uterine incision; closing the skin by continuous suturing. Results showed the average delivery time in the modification group was (3. 6±2. 6) min and (5. 7±2. 9) min in the Misgav Ladach group (P<0. 05). Median operating time was (28. 3 ±5. 4) min in modification group compared with (27. 5±6. 5) min in the Misgav Ladach group (P>0. 05). Average blood loss was (128±35) ml in modification group compared with (212±147) ml in the Pfannenstiel group (P <0. 05). It was concluded that the modified Misgav Ladach technique not only preserved all advantages of Misgav Ladach method, but also had additional advantages, such as faster in delivering the fetus, less damage, easier mastering for obstetricians.

Keywords

cesarean section / peritoneum/surgery / surgical method

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