The 6:1 short stitch SL-WL-ratio: short term closure results of transverse and midline incisions in elective and emergency operations

ConclusionWe could show that a short stitch 6:1 SL/WL-ratio with a 2 –0 single, ultra-long term, absorbent, elastic suture material can be performed in only 43% of cases (85% >  4:1 SL/WL-ratio), significantly better in midline than transverse incisions. Transverse incisions should preferably be closed in two layers to achieve a sufficient SL/WL-ratio equivalent to the median incision.Clinical Trials.gov IdentifierNCT01938222.
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