Using cable ties to connect thoracostomy tubes to drainage devices decreases frequency of unplanned disconnection
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-1044-2
Abstract: Objectives Thoracostomy tube (TT) connection to drainage device (DD) may be unintentionally disconnected, potentiating complications. Tape may strengthen this connection despite minimal data informing optimal practice. Our goal was to analyze the utility of cable… read more here.
Keywords: connection; tts placed; cable; cable ties ... See more keywords
Use of Polyamide (Nylon) Cable Ties for Vascular Ligation of Healthy Equine Jejunal Mesentery
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.639424
Abstract: Jejunal vascular ligation is an essential step in performing jejunojejunostomy. Hand sewn ligation is typically used and can increase operative time with long sections of bowel to be removed. Nylon cable ties (NCT) have been… read more here.
Keywords: vascular ligation; ligation healthy; mesentery; ligation ... See more keywords