Knots, sutures, and excision

Addendum to: “Knots, sutures and excision”

We observe that the main theorem in [4] immediately implies its analogue for closed 3–manifolds. Theorem 1. Suppose Y is a closed irreducible 3–manifold, F ⊂ Y is a closed connected surface of genus g ≥ 2. If HM•(Y |F ) ∼= Z, then Y fibers over the circle with F as a fiber. The case that g = 1 is already treated in [3], following the argument of Ghiggini [1]. Theorem 2. [3, Theorem 42.7.1] Supp...

How to avoid bulky knots when using loop sutures

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy using a composite mesh is a technique gaining more recognition for management of pelvic floor disorders such as full thickness rectal prolapse, obstructive defecation symptoms and vaginal vault prolapse. A recent Cochrane review concluded that laparoscopic rectopexy results in fewer postoperative complications and an earlier discharge1 over open me...

Initial loop and knot security of arthroscopic knots using high-strength sutures.

PURPOSE There are many options for arthroscopic knots including the type of knot and suture material used. The current investigation evaluated knot properties using 3 high-strength suture materials tied in 5 common arthroscopic knot configurations. METHODS Four arthroscopic sliding knots including the Roeder, Weston, SMC, and Tennessee Slider and an arthroscopic nonsliding Surgeon's knot were...

The behaviour of knots and sutures during the first 12 hours following a Bankart repair.

It has been reported that the effectiveness of arthroscopic procedures in terms of preventing recurrent dislocation has not matched that from open techniques. Also little is known about how these knots behave when exposed to physiological loading following repair. This study presents the development of a practical tool to allow surgeons to test the quality of their arthroscopic knots and allow ...

A Comparison of Fibrin Glue with Sutures for Conjunctival Autografts in Pterygium Excision Surgery