Skin Wound outcome Closure Using Tissue Adhesives Versus Subcuticular Absorbable Sutures at Elective Caesarean Section

BackgroundSurgical wound closure is an integral step of caesarean delivery as it influences several aspects of the postoperative course of patients including: postoperative pain, wound healing, wound complications, cosmetic outcome and patient satisfaction. Over the years, various skin wound closure techniques have been used. However, there is still no definite evidence regarding the best method for skin closure after Caesarean section. Aim:This study will compare the use of tissue adhesives with subcuticular absorbable sutures for skin wound closure to determine patients’ satisfaction and cosmetic outcome of each technique at discharge and at 6 weeks post operation following assessment by the patients and an independent observer using a validated assessment scale.