[Cesarean section using single-layer transisthmic uterine sutures]

Since 1972 the authors performed 1865 caesarean sections and used only a transisthmic suture of the uterine wound in one layer. No maternal mortality and no severe complications (rupture and dehiscence of the uterus, sepsis) were observed. An analysis of 1062 operations of the years 1978-1982 resulted in a course without complications (no fever, no transfusion) in 81.9 per cent. --These favourable results are likely to be attributed to the modification used.