Bidirectional knotless barbed versus conventional smooth suture for closure of surgical wounds in inguinal castration in horses
Abstract Background Castration of the stallion is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the horse. Recently barbed suture materials for surgical wound closure were introduced to the market with manufacturers claiming that these sutures enhance speed and security as they elimina...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02449-6 |