Comparison between modified Misgav-Ladach and Pfannenstiel-Kerr techniques for Cesarean section: review of literature.
In the last decades cesarean section rates increased in many countries becoming the most performed intraperitoneal surgical procedure. Despite its worldwide spread, a general consensus on the most appropriate technique to use has not yet been reached. The operative technique performed is made chiefly on the basis of the individual experience and preference of operators, the characteristics of patients, timing and urgency of intervention. We compared the two most known and used techniques, modified Misgav-Ladach and traditional Pfannenstiel-Kerr, and analyzed their impact on primary, short- and long-term outcomes and outcome related to health service use.
Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Salvatore Giovanni
SG
Vitale
Institute of Obstetric and Gynecologic Pathology, Department of Surgery, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S. Bambino Hospital, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Ilaria
I
Marilli
Department of Gynecologic Ultrasound Imaging, Altamedica Fetal Maternal Medical Centre, Rome, Italy.
Pietro
P
Cignini
Department of Gynecologic Ultrasound Imaging, Altamedica Fetal Maternal Medical Centre, Rome, Italy.
Francesco
F
Padula
Department of Gynecologic Ultrasound Imaging, Altamedica Fetal Maternal Medical Centre, Rome, Italy.
Laura
L
D'Emidio
Department of Gynecologic Ultrasound Imaging, Altamedica Fetal Maternal Medical Centre, Rome, Italy.
Lucia
L
Mangiafico
Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Agnese Maria Chiara
AM
Rapisarda
Institute of Obstetric and Gynecologic Pathology, Department of Surgery, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S. Bambino Hospital, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Ferdinando Antonio
FA
Gulino
Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Stefano
S
Cianci
Department of Surgery, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Antonio
A
Biondi
Department of Gynecologic Ultrasound Imaging, Altamedica Fetal Maternal Medical Centre, Rome, Italy.
Claudio
C
Giorlandino
Caesarean section; Joel-Cohen incision; Pfannenstiel-Kerr; modified Misgav-Ladach