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From: Single- versus double-layer closure of the caesarean (uterine) scar in the prevention of gynaecological symptoms in relation to niche development – the 2Close study: a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Fig. 2

Double-layer uterine closure technique. a. Step 1: lateral suture; b. Step 2: lateral suture on the other side; c. Step 3: First layer: full thickness, continuous, including large part of myometrium, including the endometrial layer; d. Step 4: End of this first layer; e. Step 5: Second layer: superficial continuous layer of serosal tissue, imbricating the first layer; f. Step 6: First and second layer should be closely connected

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