| Literature DB >> 3364869 |
C V Stamp1, W McGregor, G T Rodeheaver, J G Thacker, M A Towler, R F Edlich.
Abstract
Needle holder jaws with teeth produce distinct structural changes in synthetic sutures that cause a marked reduction in the suture breaking strength. This damage to the suture may account for disruptions of vascular and fascial wound closures in which continuous closure techniques are employed.Mesh:
Year: 1988 PMID: 3364869
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am Surg ISSN: 0003-1348 Impact factor: 0.688