[Stark's method of cesarean section. Advantages compared to the traditional method].
OBJECTIVE
The increased incidence of caesarean section has led, over the past few years, to the revision of surgical methods in order to reduce fetus extraction time and the total costs of surgery, without detracting from cosmetic advantages. Stark devised a surgical technique for this purpose which aims to reduce operating trauma and duration of surgery and to ensure a faster recovery and greater well being.


METHODS
We performed a retrospective study in all patients undergoing caesarean section using Stark's technique and we evaluated their postoperative progress based on body temperature and any complications involving the suture (infections, hematoma, adhesions, pain). The results were compared to those obtained by other authors using traditional caesarean section.


RESULTS
It was found that patients undergoing traditional caesarean section showed an incidence of wound infection which was higher than that observed in the Stark group (8.75%). Likewise, in relation to the onset of hypothermia, only 3 cases (3.75%) were observed in this study.


CONCLUSIONS
Reduced short- and long-term maternal morbidity was obtained using this technique, together with a lower incidence of febrile morbidity and wound infection, less pain and a decreased risk of visceral adhesion.
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IV Divisione, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.
Roma
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Vizzaccaro
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Franchi
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D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Taglio cesareo secondo Stark. Vantaggi rispetto al taglio cesareo tradizionale.