title: Slip knot for tying monofilament nylon sutures.
abstract: The integrity of the suture and the knot is important during the early phase of laparotomy wound healing. When monofilament suture is used, the initial anchoring knot can have varying configuration. We present a simple and rapid technique of placing this anchoring knot with a modified "slip knot."
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Easton Hospital, Pennsylvania 18042, USA.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Khatri
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Balshi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009757:Nylons; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons