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Impact single versus double layer uterine closure in caesarean section to uterine rupture

Caesarean section (CS) is one of the most frequent delivery methods in the world whereas the rates of CS were varied according to developing (from 3.5 to 29.2%) and developed countries (21.1%). The study aims to known the impact of single versus double layer uterine closure to uterine rupture in the history of cesarean section (CS). In this case report, the clinical question is single versus double-layer uterine closure on the previous CS, gives better outcome to reduce the risk of uterine rupture. To answer this question, we search the evidence from Pub Med and Cochrane database with the keywords: “cesarean section" and "uterine rupture" and “uterine closure”. The inclusion criteria are written in English and focused comparing single and double layer uterine closure to uterine rupture in the previous CS. From the searching literature, we found 3 systematic reviews and 23 articles which were relevant to the topic. After screening the abstract and language, we got 2 systematic reviews and 4 articles. At the end, only 4 articles consisting of 1 systematic review and 3 articles were included to be appraised. Based on evidences, single layer uterine closure did not increase the risk of uterine rupture. Apart from that, shorter operative times and lower estimated blood loss became the superiority of single-layer uterine closure.