Cesarean wound closure in body mass index 40 or greater comparing suture to staples: a randomized clinical trial

Rodel, Rachel L.; Gray, Kendra M.; Quiner, Trevor E.; Bodea Braescu, Ana; Gerkin, Richard; Perlow, Jordan H.

doi:10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100271

Cesarean wound closure in body mass index 40 or greater comparing suture to staples: a randomized clinical trial

BACKGROUND Cesarean delivery is the most common major surgical procedure performed in the United States. Women with class III obesity have an increased risk of cesarean delivery and have wound complication rates higher than healthy body mass index counterparts. Available evidence regarding optima…