Evaluation of a new suture material (Duramesh™) by measuring suture tension in small and large bites techniques for laparotomy closure in a porcine model.

Closure of the abdominal wall with the small bites technique and Duramesh™ was more efficient in dividing suture tension across the incision when compared to large bites. However, suture tension compared to a conventional suture material was not significantly different, contradicting an advantage of the new suture material in the prevention of burst abdomen and incisional hernia during the acute, postoperative phase.