Comparison of intra operative hemorrhage by blunt and sharp expansion of uterine incision at cesarean section.

Objectives: To compare the effect of blunt and sharp incision of uterus at cesarean section on intra-operative haemorrhage.

Methods: This trial was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pakistan Ordinance Factory Hospital, Wah Cantt from 14 January to 13 July 2012. Total 80 women planned for lower segment cesarean section through Pfannensteil incision were randomized to either blunt uterine incision (Group-A, n=40) or sharp uterine incision (Group-B, n=40).