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  2. Endoclip - Wikipedia

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    This consisted of a stainless steel clip (of size approximately 6 mm long and 1.2 mm wide at the prongs) with a metal deployment device (that could be used to insert the clip into the endoscopic camera, and deployed outside the camera) enclosed in a plastic sheath. [1] These clips were initially reloadable. [citation needed]

  3. Suture materials comparison chart - Wikipedia

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    The PDS suture knots must be properly placed to be secure. Conjunctival and vaginal mucosal sutures remaining in place for extended periods may be associated with localized irritation. Subcuticular sutures should be placed as deeply as possible in order to minimize the erythema and induration normally associated with adsorption.

  4. Talk:Surgical suture - Wikipedia

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    If a dissolvable stich is same as the absorbable suture, then thats one example of usage in the skin. Jay 12:56, 10 Jul 2004 (UTC) a subcuticular stitch is often used to close skin, but the stitch is then place a few milimeters below the surface, so even though strictly closing the skin, this is internal Erich 13:04, 10 Jul 2004 (UTC)

  5. Vascular closure device - Wikipedia

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    This hole is referred to as the access site or puncture site. At the completion of the procedure, the hole needs to be closed. Metal clip-based and suture-based VCDs may reduce time to hemostasis when compared with extrinsic (manual or mechanical) compression. However, no type of VCD has been shown to be more effective or safe than another. [1]

  6. Surgical staple - Wikipedia

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    Surgical staples are specialized staples used in surgery in place of sutures to close skin wounds or to resect and/or connect parts of an organ (e.g. bowels, stomach or lungs). The use of staples over sutures reduces the local inflammatory response, width of the wound, and time it takes to close a defect. [1]

  7. Surgical suture - Wikipedia

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    Jenkin's rule was the first research result in this area, showing that the then-typical use of a suture-length to wound-length ratio of 2:1 increased the risk of a burst wound, and suggesting a SL:WL ratio of 4:1 or more in abdominal wounds. [19] [20] A later study suggested 6:1 as the optimal ratio in abdominal closure. [21]

  8. Experts Say This Is What Actually Happens When You Dissolve ...

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    Whether you're getting a haircut, altering your brow shape, or getting lip filler, deciding to change your appearance is a pretty big commitment.And the thought of being faced with results you don ...

  9. Catgut suture - Wikipedia

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    ] The suture is sterilized with a sterilizing fluid containing ethylene oxide, isopropyl alcohol and distilled water. [3] Catgut suture is straw-colored, and is available in sizes USP 6-0 (1 metric) to USP 3 (7 metric). Although the name implies the usage of guts of cats, there is no record of feline guts being used for this purpose.