Abstract
The integrity of the suture and the knot is important during the early phase of laparotomy wound healing. When monofilament suture is used, the initial anchoring knot can have varying configuration. We present a simple and rapid technique of placing this anchoring knot with a modified 'slip knot.'
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 735-737 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | American Surgeon |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| State | Published - 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Surgery
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Khatri, V. P., & Balshi, J. D. (1995). Slip knot for tying monofilament nylon sutures. American Surgeon, 61(8), 735-737.