Suture Techniques and Materials for Fascial Closure of Abdominal Wall Incisions: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
Closure of laparotomies in the elective setting using a small-bites technique with slowly absorbable sutures is superior over a large-bites technique. More evidence is needed in the emergency setting, with promising alternatives such as the modified Smead-Jones technique and retention-line suturing.
Authors
- Eva B. Deerenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1421-8567)
- R. van den Berg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8850-6166)
- Pieter J. Tanis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3146-3310)
- L Visscher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5676-8834)
- Anand G. Menon
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Sint Franciscus Gasthuis (NL)
- IJsselland Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Franciscus Vlietland (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Surgery Open
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/as9.0000000000000548
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.03