Suture Needle Injuries During Wound Closure: Examining Sources of Distraction in the OR.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13400
Abstract: Despite focus on prevention of needlestick injuries, intraoperative injuries involving suture needles have increased in the past two decades. When interruptions occur during surgery, a practitioner's focus is disengaged, creating an "error space;" re-engagement of… read more here.
Keywords: needle injuries; injuries wound; wound closure; suture needle ... See more keywords
A Microneedling Fractional Radiofrequency Device for the Treatment of Nevus Comedonicus.
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000001848
Abstract: Based on the site of suturing and the size of the suture material and suturing needle used, select the size of the hypodermic needle. For example, an 18-gauge hypodermic needle is required for the plantar… read more here.
Keywords: microneedling fractional; subcutaneous tissue; skin; hypodermic needle ... See more keywords
A lost suture needle in the left ventricle 4 years after cardiac surgery
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15488
Abstract: We present an unusual case of a patient with a lost suture needle in the left ventricle, 4 years after cardiac surgery. We show the temporal image comparison using computed tomography as well as the… read more here.
Keywords: lost suture; cardiac surgery; suture needle; needle left ... See more keywords
Migration of a Retained Surgical Suture Needle in the Common Bile Duct
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12102276
Abstract: Retained surgical foreign bodies have been a cause of concern since physicians began operating on patients. Retained surgical foreign bodies in the common bile duct (CBD) are rare and may cause cholangitis and jaundice. We… read more here.
Keywords: common bile; surgical suture; suture needle; bile duct ... See more keywords