Meta-analysis comparing different ultrasound detection methods to accurately assess wound healing and scar formation after caesarean section

© 2024 The Authors. International Wound Journal published by Medicalhelplines.com Inc and John Wiley & Sons Ltd..

The accurate assessment of wound healing post-caesarean section, especially in twin pregnancies, remains a pivotal concern in obstetrics, given its implications for maternal health and recovery. Traditional methods, including conventional abdominal ultrasonography (CU), have been challenged by the advent of transvaginal ultrasonography (TU), offering potentially enhanced sensitivity and specificity. This meta-analysis directly compares the efficacy of TU and CU in evaluating wound healing and scar formation, crucial for optimizing postoperative care. Results indicate that TU is associated with significantly better outcomes in wound healing, demonstrated by lower REEDA scores (SMD = -20.56, 95% CI: [-27.34.20, -13.77], p < 0.01), and in scar formation reduction, evidenced by lower Manchester Scar Scale scores (SMD = -25.18, 95% CI: [-29.98, -20.39], p < 0.01). These findings underscore the potential of integrating TU into routine post-caesarean evaluation protocols to enhance care quality and patient recovery.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:21

Enthalten in:

International wound journal - 21(2024), 4 vom: 24. Apr., Seite e14837

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Miao, Jing-Jing [VerfasserIn]
Luo, Ying-Ying [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Chen-Yu [VerfasserIn]
Li, Hui-Xia [VerfasserIn]
Yu, Hong-Xia [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Caesarean section
Conventional abdominal ultrasonography
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Transvaginal ultrasonography
Twin pregnancies
Wound healing

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Date Completed 18.04.2024

Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/iwj.14837

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM371187141