Murat Ekin1, Hediye Dagdeviren2, Sema Suzen Caypinar1, Bilgen Erdogan3, Mehmet Emin Ayag1, Huseyin Cengiz1, Levent Yasar1, Çaglar Helvacioglu1. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Teaching and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Teaching and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address: hediyedagdeviren@gmail.com. 3. Department of Dermatology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Teaching and Research Center, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare the cosmetic result of the PEAK Plasma Blade with traditional scalpel in patients who had primary cesarean delivery by using POSAS (Patient and Observer Assessment Scale). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fourty women between 20 and 40 years, who were planning to have primary cesarean delivery, were randomized for skin incision with PEAK Plasma Blade (n:20) and with scalpel (n:20) were blinded to their group allocation. At six months, the cosmetic outcome of the cesarean scar was assessed using the POSAS. Subjective scar rating was performed using the patient component of the POSAS. Objective scar assessment was performed by an observer dermatologist blinded to the patient's group allocation. RESULTS: The observer scores (p = 0,003), patient scores (p = 0,001) and the total scores (p = 0,001) of the POSAS scale were significantly lower in favor of the Peak Plasma Blade group with respect to the scalpel group. CONCLUSION: The PEAK Plasma Blade has superior cosmetic outcome compared to traditional scalpel skin incision at cesarean section.
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OBJECTIVE: To compare the cosmetic result of the PEAK Plasma Blade with traditional scalpel in patients who had primary cesarean delivery by using POSAS (Patient and Observer Assessment Scale). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fourty women between 20 and 40 years, who were planning to have primary cesarean delivery, were randomized for skin incision with PEAK Plasma Blade (n:20) and with scalpel (n:20) were blinded to their group allocation. At six months, the cosmetic outcome of the cesarean scar was assessed using the POSAS. Subjective scar rating was performed using the patient component of the POSAS. Objective scar assessment was performed by an observer dermatologist blinded to the patient's group allocation. RESULTS: The observer scores (p = 0,003), patient scores (p = 0,001) and the total scores (p = 0,001) of the POSAS scale were significantly lower in favor of the Peak Plasma Blade group with respect to the scalpel group. CONCLUSION: The PEAK Plasma Blade has superior cosmetic outcome compared to traditional scalpel skin incision at cesarean section.
Authors: Luca Lacitignola; Salvatore Desantis; Giovanni Izzo; Francesco Staffieri; Roberta Rossi; Leonardo Resta; Antonio Crovace Journal: Vet Sci Date: 2020-01-12