Abdominal Wound Problems After Hysterectomy With Electrocautery vs. Scalpel Subcutaneous Incision

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between postoperative abdominal incision problems and opening subcutaneous tissues with electrocautery or scalpel. Women scheduled for elective abdominal hysterectomy who gave informed consent were randomly assigned to subcutaneous abdominal...

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Main Authors: David L. Hemsell, Patricia G. Hemsell, Brenda Nobles, Edward R. Johnson, Bertis B. Little, Molly Heard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1993-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744993000079