title: Wound closure with Dexon (polyglycolic acid) mass suture.
abstract: A series of 814 consectuvie laparotomy incisions at three hospitals were closed with No 2 Dexon (polyglycolic acid) sutures using the 'near and far' technique. The incidence of wound dehiscence was 0.5%, of sinus formation 1%, and of incisional hernia 2.2% at 6 months and 6% at 3 years.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011100:Polyglycolic Acid