title: Removal of fascial staples from the midline incision in patients undergoing a second laparotomy procedure.
abstract: A technique for removal of midline fascial staples is described. The staples are removed quickly and without significant anatomical distortion of the linea alba. In the majority of the patients a second row of fascial staples can be placed safely and in the same location as found in the original operation.
authors.affiliation: Doctors Hospital, Jackson, MI, USA.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sapala
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012086:Reoperation; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures