DOI
https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v2i3.99Abstract
Clinical bottom line
Incidence of complications using either a simple continuous or a simple interrupted suture pattern in the linea alba is low if appropriate suture material is chosen and appropriate surgical technique is used. More, well-planned studies with higher power are required before an evidence-based recommendation for one pattern over the other can be made.
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