Surgeons carry out surgeries on the abdominal cavity on a regular basis. A laparotomy is an incision through the abdominal wall to gain access to the abdominal cavity. However, this incision must be closed to prevent complications. Read on to find out the role that sutures play in the closure of abdominal incisions.
What is the Fascia?
The fascia is a rubbery connective tissue located throughout the body. A fascial closure closes the inner layers of the abdomen from an incision caused by major surgery. This technique is commonly used for trauma and the abdominal cavity.
The Layered Closure
The layered closure is one type of fascial closure technique. It closes each layer of the abdomen individually. In this technique, the incision is secured using multiple suture strands. If one suture breaks, then the other sutures will remain intact.
Mass Closure
Mass closure is another technique for closing abdominal incisions. It is a continuous closure that uses a single suture. This technique distributes the tension evenly across the length of the suture and prevents tissue strangulation.
Surgeons must properly close an incision after surgery. Improper closure leads to hernia formation, chronic drainage from the wound, and an opening of the wound. Incisional hernias can get larger over time and cause discomfort. They will prevent you from working and cause you to seek medical attention.
Surgeons must choose the right suture system to prevent these complications, such as absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. Contact Sharp Fluidics online and request an evaluation today.
