A comparative study of 'X' suture and conventional method of closure in cases ofexploratory laparotomy and burst abdomen
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Hence its ‘X’ suture and conventional method of closure in cases of exploratory laparotomy and burst abdomen is given importance here.
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Vikas B Makwana, Rohan Sharma
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