RT Book, Section
A1 Yeomans, Edward R.
A1 Hoffman, Barbara L.
A1 Gilstrap III, Larry C.
A1 Cunningham, F. Gary
SR Print(0)
ID 1138212128
T1 Incisions and Closures
T2 Cunningham and Gilstrap's Operative Obstetrics, 3e
YR 2017
FD 2017
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071849067
LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1138212128
RD 2024/04/19
AB For  the  obstetric  patient,  several  factors  influence  the  surgeon's  choice  of  abdominal  incision  and  closure.  Patient  elements  include  the  surgical  indication,  the  urgency  for  operative  intervention,  and  comorbid  preoperative  conditions.  Specific  to  the  wound,  the  presence  of  prior  abdominal  scars  and  circumstances  affecting  wound  integrity  also  direct  appropriate  incision  selection.  Ideally,  incisions  are  chosen  to  provide  appropriately  rapid  entry,  adequate  exposure,  and  closure  that  will  reduce  the  likelihood  of  infection  or  dehiscence.