Journal article
Barbed vs conventional suture at cesarean delivery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Barbed sutures are used in cesarean delivery with the intended benefits of better tissue approximation, hemostasis, and strength, as well as reduced operative time. A systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to assess the safety and efficacy of the use of barbed suture compared with conventional sutures in cesarean delivery.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, and three clinical trial …
Authors
Agarwal S; D’Souza R; Ryu M; Maxwell C
Journal
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Vol. 100, No. 6, pp. 1010–1018
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
June 2021
DOI
10.1111/aogs.14080
ISSN
0001-6349