A comparative study of the outcome of Mass Closure and Layered closure techniques for Midline Abdominal Incisions in a Teaching Hospital

Abstract

The abdomen is the frequent site of operations in General Surgery, consequently incision and suturing of the abdominal wall is a very important aspect of surgery. Conventionally the midline incision of laparotomy wound is closed in various layers anatomically. However, a newer method called the Mass closure technique is increasingly being utilized for its advantages. We in the present study tried to evaluate the outcomes of midline abdominal surgeries using mass closures and layered closure techniques.