Comparison of Staples Versus Subcuticular Suture in Class III Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | May 2015 |
| Contact: | Jennifer McNulty, MD |
| Email: | jmcnulty@memorialcare.org |
| Phone: | 562-933-2730 |
The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal skin closure technique (staples versus
subcuticular suture) at the time of cesarean delivery in Class III obese women with body
mass index (BMI) of >/= 40kg/m2.
subcuticular suture) at the time of cesarean delivery in Class III obese women with body
mass index (BMI) of >/= 40kg/m2.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Women > 18 years old undergoing cesarean delivery
2. BMI of >/= 40 kg/m2 as determined by height and weight reported during their
admission
3. Live gestation 23 weeks or greater
4. Women who are able to follow-up 7-14 days after hospital discharge for a visual wound
check..
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Active lupus flare
2. HIV/AIDS
3. Current treatment for cancer or h/o radiation to the abdomen/pelvis
4. Hypersensitivity to steri-strips
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Long Beach, California 90806
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