An Effective Technique of Mass Closure in Midline Abdominal Incision.
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i2.4284Keywords:
Laparotomy, mass closure, prolene, wound dehiscence.Abstract
Wound closure is an important aspect of any surgical procedure especially midline laparotomy because of high incidence of complications. The ideal closure technique should combine strength to prevent wound rupture with elasticity to adapt to increased intra-abdominal pressure. To find out better closure technique and minimize wound dehiscence, this study was conducted on 120 patients in North Surgical Unit, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, operated in emergency and elective operation theatres. These patients were divided into group A ( n=60) and B(n=60). In group A, interrupted figure of eight technique and in group B continuous mass closure was done with Prolene No.1 R/B. Patients were assessed regarding wound dehiscence. There was dehiscence in two patients (1.66%) in group A and six patients (5%) in group B. The results showed that interrupted mass closure is better than continuous closure if all other factors are similar.Downloads
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02/09/2021
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KHAN, I. U. R. ., SHAFIQUE, M. A. ., SEIKH, A. J. ., & CHAUDHRY, A. M. . (2021). An Effective Technique of Mass Closure in Midline Abdominal Incision. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 11(2), 140–142. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i2.4284
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