*Marshall, K Wayne (A); *Staples, J; +**Damyanovich, A *Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics,The Toronto Arthritis Centre,Toronto Western Hospital and the Unversity of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. +**Department of Medical Imaging, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Toronto Western Hospital, Mc 14-409,\399 Bathurst St.\Toronto, Ontario, Ca...

Background and Aims. Endoscopic fundoplication is an emerging technique for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The aim of this study is to determine the ideal position of the staples in relation to gastroesophageal junction (GEJ). Methods. Ten endoscopic fundoplication procedures were performed in each group using fresh ex vivo porcine stomachs: Group A: 2 staples each at ...

this study examined the effects of trade liberalization and exchange rate changes on carbohydrate staples in nigeria. secondary data published from 1974 to 2006 on cassava exports and rice imports as well as non-tradable carbohydrate staples were used. it was hypothesized that exchange rate changes and trade liberalization via price relatives, trade intensity and nominal protection coefficient ...

OBJECTIVE To compare the risk of cesarean wound disruption or infection after closure with surgical staples compared with subcuticular suture. METHODS Women with viable pregnancies at 24 weeks of gestation or greater undergoing scheduled or unscheduled cesarean delivery were randomized to wound closure with surgical staples or absorbable suture. Staples were removed at postoperative days 3-4 ...

BACKGROUND The duration to close an incision is an important consideration in plastic surgery. The placement of Insorb absorbable subcuticular staples (Insorb, Incisive Surgical, Plymouth, MN) may allow for a decreased closure time compared with other modalities. OBJECTIVES The authors evaluated the utility of Insorb staples for the closure of mammaplasty and abdominoplasty incisions. METHO...