TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Incisions and Closures A1 - Yeomans, Edward R. A1 - Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 - Gilstrap III, Larry C. A1 - Cunningham, F. Gary PY - 2017 T2 - Cunningham and Gilstrap's Operative Obstetrics, 3e 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. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1138212128 ER -