title: Blunt needles in fascial closure.
abstract: Blunt needles have been developed that are easily used in fascial closures while limiting penetrating cutaneous injury to the surgeon and the operating staff. These needles offer the surgeon further protection from inadvertent exposure to blood borne pathogens.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California-Los Angeles, School of Medicine 90024-1740.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Montz
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Farias-Eisner
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Nash
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000635:transmission; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control