title: Extraperitoneal retention sutures.
abstract: A new technic for the application of retention sutures is described. Intestinal obstruction caused by the entrapped intestine between the retention suture and the abdominal wall is practically eradicated with this technic.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000517:prevention & control; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques