For expectant mothers, if they are afraid of pain, they usually choose caesarean section. The incision for caesarean section is divided into two surgical methods: horizontal and vertical. Although it seems that they are only divided into horizontal and vertical, there are great details inside. So, which is better for vertical or horizontal caesarean section? Follow me to learn about the little secrets hidden after caesarean section! Which is better for vertical or horizontal caesarean section?
Each has its own benefits.
1. Transverse cesarean section
The so-called transverse cesarean section usually involves making a 10cm incision above the pubic bone, and then cutting down layer by layer until the uterus is opened and the child is taken out. .
The advantages of transverse incision are: the wound is in a lower position and is not easy to find after the wound heals. It can also be hidden by pants; after the transverse incision heals, some movements of the mother, such as getting up and other daily activities, the wound will be affected. The traction is light, and the postoperative pain is also mild; the transverse incision is parallel to the texture of the skin, and the transverse incision generally heals better, especially for pregnant women with thick belly, the transverse incision heals better than the vertical incision.
2. Vertical incision for caesarean section
For vertical incision during caesarean section, the wound is generally between the lower abdomen from below the umbilicus to the pubic symphysis, on the side of the midline, and the longitudinal incision is about 12 cm. There is a reason why vertical cuts exist. Because the time required for vertical incision from the beginning of skin incision to the removal of the child is shorter than that of transverse incision, vertical incision can better protect the safety of pregnant women and fetuses in emergency situations.
The advantage of vertical incision is: because vertical incision is pulled up and down, the surgical field of view will be wider than transverse incision. If the preoperative diagnosis is that there are fibroids, ovarian tumors, or surgical conditions that require surgical exploration, It is advisable to perform a longitudinal cesarean section; vertical incision to remove the fetal head is easier than transverse incision, and there is rarely any difficulty in getting the fetal head out. The chance of abdominal wall adhesion at the postoperative incision site is lower than that of transverse incision. For those who have greater fertility requirements, longitudinal incision is better. How long is the transverse incision for caesarean section?
A transverse incision is a horizontal cut on the mother's belly. The transverse incision is usually 2 cm above the pubic symphysis line, about 12-15 cm. Vertical incision is made longitudinally, from below the umbilicus to the midline between the pubic symphysis, and the incision is about 10 cm. In fact, caesarean section surgery only requires vertical incision at the beginning, because vertical incision is faster and can be performed under local anesthesia. But later, with the development of science and technology, caesarean section surgery was also optimized, and transverse section is an example.
In the early days, caesarean sections were mostly done vertically, leaving a long scar that grew against the skin lines, like a big caterpillar lying on the belly. Later, a transverse cosmetic incision appeared, leaving a mark above the pubic symphysis. The position was low and the incision was short. The scar grew along the skin lines. It is difficult to find without looking carefully. Hot mothers with good figures will want to wear it in the future. Bikini, feel free to wear it!
In comparison, natural childbirth not only requires a long period of waiting for labor and severe labor pain, but also requires all the strength to use "labor" to deliver the baby.
As for caesarean section, if it goes well, the battle will be over in half an hour, except that there will be a horizontal or vertical scar at the end!