Effect of three different needle holders on gastrointestinal anastomosis construction time and bursting pressure in equine jejunal segments

Abstract Background Equine small intestinal resection and anastomosis is a procedure where optimizing speed, without compromising integrity, is advantageous. There are a range of different needle holders available, but little is published on the impact surgical instrumentation has on surgical techni...

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Main Authors: Kate Averay, Gaby van Galen, Michael Ward, Denis Verwilghen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02871-4