Cohen versus Pfannenstiel Cesarean Skin Incision for BMI =35 kg/m2: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-17-2024
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Maternal obesity is recognized as a significant risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including increased cesarean delivery rates and heightened surgical complications. It is unclear if the Cohen or Pfannenstiel skin incisions at cesarean delivery are associated with different outcomes.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of either Cohen or Pfannenstiel cesarean skin incision type on maternal morbidity.
STUDY DESIGN: Pregnant individuals with a BMI of ≥35 kg/m
RESULTS: Of 331 pregnant individuals consented prenatally and in labor, 72 eventually underwent cesarean delivery and were randomized, 34 to Cohen and 38 to Pfannenstiel skin incisions. The mean BMI was >42 kg/m
CONCLUSION: In pregnant patients with BMI of ≥35 kg/m
First Page
101528
Last Page
101528
ISSN
2589-9333
Published In/Presented At
McCurdy, R. J., Harding, S., Felder, L., Beáta, A., Schnatz, P., & Berghella, V. (2024). Cohen versus Pfannenstiel Cesarean Skin Incision for BMI =35 kg/m2: a Randomized Controlled Trial. American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM, 101528. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2024.101528
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
39426623
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article