Skin incision lengths in caesarean section

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the factors affecting skin incision lengths in caesarean section. Materials and Methods: We enrolled 201 pregnant women who delivered by caesarean section. Skin incision lengths in caesarean section were measured with a ruler on the first postoperative day. We categorized the patients into two groups, where group 1 had their caesarean sections performed by senior residents and group 2 by specialists. Demographic patient data, estimated fetal weights, and skin incision lengths were calculated. Results: Patients age was 28.7+/-4.7 years, gravidity was 2.2+/-1.0, parity was 1.0+/-0.7, body mass index (BMI) was 25.2+/-4.3, and estimated fetal weight was 3.315+/-425 g. Skin incision lengths were 156.9+/-14, 159.5+/-13.1, and 154.5+/-14.8 mm for all surgeons, only senior residents and only specialists, respectively. Skin incision length was correlated with fetal weight, maternal BMI, gravidity, and parity. In additions, skin incisions made by specialists were smaller skin than those made by residents. Conclusion: Surgical experience is not the only factor affecting the skin incisions in caesarean section; fetal weight, maternal BMI, gravidity, and parity also affect skin incision length. [Cukurova Med J 2016; 41(1.000): 82-86]

Keywords

• Caesarean section
• Pfannenstiel incision
• Skin incision length