Adrian McArdle
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Partial herniation through the peritoneal defect of a pfannenstiel incision: a rare complication of non-closure.
J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2011; (6): 625-7
The Pfannenstiel incision is used almost invariably in Caesarean section. With Caesarean section rates increasing, the Pfannenstiel is a commonly performed incision. The prevailing recommendation is not to close the peritoneum when closing a Pfannenstiel incision, and peritoneal non-closure does not appear to statistically influence postoperative complication rates.
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