Comparative Study between Subcuticular Suturing With and Without Drain for Wound Closure in Obese Women in Obstetric and Gynecological Operations
SOHA G. SYAM, M.D., W., MELAD M. MOUSA, M.Sc., M., M. KAMEL ABOELFATH, M.D., A. (2022). Comparative Study between Subcuticular Suturing With and Without Drain for Wound Closure in Obese Women in Obstetric and Gynecological Operations. EKB Journal Management System, 90(12), 2047-2052. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2022.286941
WALEED M.M. MOSTAFA, M.D.; SOHA G. SYAM, M.D.; MOSTAFA S. AHMED, M.D.; MELAD M. MOUSA, M.Sc.; AMR M. KAMEL ABOELFATH, M.D.. "Comparative Study between Subcuticular Suturing With and Without Drain for Wound Closure in Obese Women in Obstetric and Gynecological Operations". EKB Journal Management System, 90, 12, 2022, 2047-2052. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2022.286941
SOHA G. SYAM, M.D., W., MELAD M. MOUSA, M.Sc., M., M. KAMEL ABOELFATH, M.D., A. (2022). 'Comparative Study between Subcuticular Suturing With and Without Drain for Wound Closure in Obese Women in Obstetric and Gynecological Operations', EKB Journal Management System, 90(12), pp. 2047-2052. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2022.286941
SOHA G. SYAM, M.D., W., MELAD M. MOUSA, M.Sc., M., M. KAMEL ABOELFATH, M.D., A. Comparative Study between Subcuticular Suturing With and Without Drain for Wound Closure in Obese Women in Obstetric and Gynecological Operations. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 90(12): 2047-2052. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2022.286941

Comparative Study between Subcuticular Suturing With and Without Drain for Wound Closure in Obese Women in Obstetric and Gynecological Operations

The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Volume 90, Issue 12, December 2022, Page 2047-2052  XML PDF (266.84 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2022.286941
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WALEED M.M. MOSTAFA, M.D.; SOHA G. SYAM, M.D.; MOSTAFA S. AHMED, M.D.; MELAD M. MOUSA, M.Sc.; AMR M. KAMEL ABOELFATH, M.D.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University
Abstract
Abstract Background: Subcutaneous wound drainage is used in some obese womenin Obstetric and Gynecological Operations. The indications for its use is not clear. Aim of Study: This study aimed to evaluate the Value of Subcutaneous Surgical Wound Drainage in Obstetric and Gynecological Operations in obese women. Patients and Methods: This randomized controlled study included 74 patients undergoing gynecological or obstetric surgery. Patients were divided into two groups based on the placement of drain with subcuticular skin closure. Group A (37 patients) included patients managed with subcuticular suturing with subcutaneous drain, while group B (37 patients) included patients managed with subcuticular suturing without subcutaneous drain. Results: In group A, the mean VAS (visual analog scale) for pain was 3.0±0.9, ranging between 1 and 4. In group B, the mean VAS for pain was 4.2±0.8, ranging between 3 and 6. A statistically significant difference was found between groups regarding VAS for pain. On the other hand no significant difference was observed between groups regarding postoper-ative complications. Conclusion: Many obstetric and gynecological operations can be done safely in obese patients without prophylactic subcutaneous drain age. However, it is still the surgeon's decision to place a drain or not according to multiple factors.
Keywords
Obesity; Abdomen; Pelvis; Surgical site infection; Subcuticular suturing; Drain; Wound
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