The Effect of Suturing Material on Scar Healing

Cesarean section (CS) is the most common type of obstetric surgery. When medically justified, CS can effectively prevent maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity however, there are many short and long-term complications of CS. One of the most common complications is the CS scar defect. CS scar defects can develop after transverse incision of the lower uterine segment, which may result in prolonged postmenstrual bleeding, spotting, pelvic pain, and infertility. Suture material is an essential part of any major surgery, serving to hold opposing tissues together and accelerate the healing process, resulting in decreased scarring of the affected areas. We sought to evaluate the effects of different synthetic absorbable suture materials on cesarean scar defect formation.