Use of skin staples for rapid closure of gastrointestinal incisions in the treatment of canine linear foreign bodies.
A technique was developed for closure of gastrotomy and enterotomy incisions using disposable skin staples. The technique was used successfully in three dogs with gastrointestinal linear foreign bodies that required a gastrotomy and one or more enterotomies. The method allows for secure closure of gastrointestinal incisions and minimizes the surgical time in patients requiring multiple gastrointestinal incisions.
Coolman
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BR
Veterinary Surgical Services, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46835, USA.
Ehrhart
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Marretta
S M
SM
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013522:Surgery, Veterinary / Q000379:methods; D013537:Sutures / Q000662:veterinary*; D013997:Time Factors