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  • Title: [Fascial closure of median laparotomies with a synthetic, resorbable suture material (polyglycolic acid)].
    Author: Ullrich F, Henningsen B, Böttcher W.
    Journal: Chirurg; 1981 Dec; 52(12):777-9. PubMed ID: 6274592.
    Abstract:
    In a prospective randomized study polyglycolic acid sutures (PGA) and polyester sutures for closure of median abdominal fascial incisions are compared. Occurrence of infection, incisional hernia, wound dehiscence and suture fistulas is evaluated. With regard to these complications no significant differences could be detected. PGA shows its advantage in less tissue reaction (avoiding fistulae).
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