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Editorial
. 2018 Apr;80(2):105-108.
doi: 10.1007/s12262-018-1776-6. Epub 2018 May 30.

Editorial: Ten Commandments of Safe and Optimum Abdominal Wall Closure

Chintamani  1
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Editorial: Ten Commandments of Safe and Optimum Abdominal Wall Closure

Chintamani. Indian J Surg. 2018 Apr.
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Figures

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Fig. 1
The sheath bears the maximum stress of the abdominal wall. Linea alba or the white line is a relatively avascular line for a quick and blood less entry in to the abdomen. Midline laparotomy is therefore the preferred approach
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Mass closure technique involves continuous suturing with a minimum width of 1 cm and not more than 1 cm away from the previous bite
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Fig. 3
The self-locking knot
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