Comparison of Uterine Exteriorization Versus in Situ Repair at Cesarean Section: a Randomized Clinical Trial (EXT)

Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira

Status and phase: Completed; Phase 3

Conditions: Cesarean Section

Treatments: Procedure: suture techniques

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00550888

IMIP1234

Details and patient eligibility

About

There is no difference between extra-abdominal or in situ suture of the uterus in cesarean section.

Sex: Female

Ages: 13 to 44 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• indication of cesarean section
• gestational age > 24 weeks

Exclusion criteria

• two or more cesarean sections
• chorioamnionitis
• hemorrhagic complications
• unable to consent
• previous abdominal surgery