Comparison of incisional bursting strength of a bidirectional absorbable knotless suture material versus a standard continuous absorbable suture material for closure of the equine linea alba
Nicholas A. Bellitto,
Francina Barceló Oliver,
Patrick J. Pollock
Abstract:ObjectiveTo evaluate the use of bidirectional knotless barbed suture material for closure of the equine linea alba.Study designLaboratory study.Animal or sample populationAdult light horse cadavers (n = 24).MethodsA 25 cm incision was made through the linea alba, and a 200 L polyurethane bladder was positioned within the abdomen. The linea alba was closed either using USP2/EP5 bidirectional polydioxanone barbed suture or USP2/EP5 standard polydioxanone suture in a simple continuous pattern. Closure time was re… Show more
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