title: A new technique for closure of the uterus at caesarean section.
abstract: A new method of closure of the uterus at Caesarean section is described. The technique which comprised suturing the uterine incision in a single layer was employed in 100 patients, in all of whom there was also a valid indication for sterilization. Apart from being simple, safe and effective the main advantage of the technique appeared to be saving operating time. A noteworthy feature was that the incidence of postoperative complications was no higher compared with the standard 3-layer suture of the uterus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Jaffna, General Hospital, Sri Lanka.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sivasuriya
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sriskanthan
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Sriskandarajah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002398:Catgut; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D013537:Sutures; D014599:Uterus / Q000601:surgery*