title: A new button for retention suture fixation.
abstract: A button that may be snapped on and off the end of a retention suture has been described. It allows the tension on the suture to be adjusted easily, increases patient comfort, and avoids circumferential compression of the wound.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*