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Is There A Benefit To Suturing Vs. Stapling In Cesarean Section Closure When Comparing Postoperative Pain And Patient Satisfaction?, Jennifer Pilchman
Is There A Benefit To Suturing Vs. Stapling In Cesarean Section Closure When Comparing Postoperative Pain And Patient Satisfaction?, Jennifer Pilchman
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OBJECTIVE:The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not there is a benefit to suturing vs stapling in cesarean section closure when comparing postoperative pain and patient satisfaction.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary studies published in 2009 and 2010.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized control trials (RCTs) comparing the surgical closures for cesarean section delivery. All RCTs were found by the author using MEDLINE, PUBMED, and COCHRANE databases. They are all published articles written in English.
OUTCOME MEASURED: Outcomes were measured by assessing patient satisfaction, postoperative pain, cosmetic appearance and wound complications. Rousseau …