Background:

Complications of surgical wounds such as suture dehiscence, seroma, hematoma, and infection can negatively affect the healing process. Moist wound healing (MWH) can prevent these complications; its effects on the wound include a shorter inflammatory phase, a greater proliferation of cells essential for healing, collagen synthesis and stimulation of angiogenesis, among others.

Objective:

To assess the efficacy of 2 types of MWH dressings in patients undergoing obstetric surgery, specifically caesarean sections.

Methodology:

Comparative study carried out in the Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital in Lleida, with 68 patients, divided into 2 groups according to the type of dressing used: dressing A (Allevyn® Gentle Border) and dressing B (Biatain® Silicone). The variables evaluated were dressing adherence, absorption capacity, perilesional skin condition, pain and surgical site complications. Results: The analysis of the results did not find significant differences for any of the variables and characteristics of the dressings. Most patients did not experience complications at the surgical site.

Conclusions:

We confirmed that the two dressings have very similar clinical performance, meet the requirements and specifications to adequately perform their function; and were shown to be effective in preventing surgical wound complications in patients undergoing cesarean sections.

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