In this biomechanics study, we compared the use of knot fixation or backstitching at the end of a continuous suture with the use of conventional absorbable sutures to close a porcine stomach incision.

Surgical wound closure techniques have evolved to balance efficient healing with optimal cosmetic results. Traditional methods such as interrupted and continuous sutures focus on reliable edge ...

Surgical or traumatic wounds require closing. Sutures are medical tools that help close a wound. They reduce the risk of infection and support the healing process. For example, a dentist who has to ...