A novel and efficient surgical knotting technique for high-tension closures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The closure of high-tension incisions without any assistance can be difficult and challenging for surgeons. A common practice is to fix the first knot with a clamp and then tie a reverse locking knot; however, this practice has certain disadvantages. The aim of this study was to introduce a novel and efficient surgical knotting technique with various advantages.

Methods

The two knotting methods used in this study were the absorbable braided suture where the first suture was fixed with a clamp (with assistance) and the SH-9Hospital knotting technique (without assistance) applied on the smooth surface of a cylinder. Mechanical testing was performed using a universal material testing machine. The load-elongation curve and ultimate tensile load (UTL) were recorded.

SUBMITTER: Chang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8033369 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature