title: Laparotomy closure.
abstract: Successful closure and healing of the musculo-aponeurotic layers of the abdominal wall after laparotomy should now be expected as the norm. Attention to technique and materials for closure is associated with low rates of wound failure (burst abdomen and incisional hernia).
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Leaper
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures