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Elsevier, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, (8), p. 193-195, 2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.02.020

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Small bowel volvulus after transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair due to improper use of V-Loc™ barbed absorbable wire – do we always “read the instructions first”?

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Abstract

•Serious complications during routinely performed procedures due to improper use of V-Loc™ barbed wire can occur.•When used intraabdominally the V-Loc™ barbed absorbable wire needs to be shortened and the suture stump to be extraperitonealized.•Surgeons need to be aware of relevant “tricks and traps” of routinely performed procedures.