Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 276-280 , September 2009

Suture End Length as a Function of Knot Integrity

  • Tyler M. Muffly, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Tyler M. Muffly, MD, Center of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, A-81, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; fax: (216) 636-2620
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  • Christopher Cook, DO

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri—Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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  • Jennifer Distasio, BA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri—Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
    • ,
  • Aaron J. Bonham, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Office for Health Services and Public Health Outcomes Research, University of Missouri—Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
    • ,
  • Roberta E. Blandon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri—Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
    • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri

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 Supported in part by a research grant from the Saint Luke's Hospital Foundation and by donated suture material from Ethicon, Inc.

PII: S1931-7204(09)00161-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2009.10.003

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 276-280 , September 2009

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