Effects of the short-stitch technique for midline abdominal closure: short-term results from the randomised-controlled ESTOIH trial

ConclusionsAlthough this trial revealed no significant difference in short-term results between the short-stitch and long-stitch techniques for closure of midline laparotomy, a trend towards a lower rate of burst abdomen in the short-stitch group suggests a possible advantage of the short-stitch technique.Trial registryNCT01965249, registered October 18, 2013.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research