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Applying Vernix Caseosa for Accidental Foetal Lacerations during Caesarean Delivery: A Case Series Cover

Applying Vernix Caseosa for Accidental Foetal Lacerations during Caesarean Delivery: A Case Series

Open Access
|Aug 2023

Abstract

The caesarean section is a frequently performed method of delivery. Although the caesarean section is a low-risk and safe surgery, there is an increase in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality due to caesarean delivery. One of the most common infant morbidities is foetal laceration. Caesarean delivery has a 1–2% risk of laceration to the foetus. Various methods have been proposed to deal with laceration wounds. Studies have been conducted on vernix caseosa, which can heal wounds on the skin. This case series report aims to demonstrate that vernix caseosa application is a wound healing method that is highly effective, costless, and of immediate availability.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34763/jmotherandchild.20232701.d-22-00053 | Journal eISSN: 2719-535X | Journal ISSN: 2719-6488
Language: English
Page range: 114 - 118
Submitted on: Aug 22, 2022
Accepted on: Feb 15, 2023
Published on: Aug 31, 2023
Published by: Institute of Mother and Child
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2023 Binarwan Halim, Hilma Putri Lubis, Timothy Adiwinata, published by Institute of Mother and Child
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.