Suture choice to reduce occurrence of surgical site infection, hernia, wound dehiscence and sinus/fistula: a network meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: No suture type can be considered the 'best treatment' for the prevention of surgical site infection, hernia, wound dehiscence and sinus/fistula occurrence. PMID: 30286645 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30286645?dopt=Abstract

Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - October 5, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Zucker BE, Simillis C, Tekkis P, Kontovounisios C Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

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