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A comparison of barbed and smooth sutures for ovine cesarean delivery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2011 Jun;113(3):215-7 Authors: Greenberg JA, Walden S, Hammer CM, Grazul-Bilska AT, Vonnahme KA Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the adequacy of barbed and smooth sutures for closing the uterus and fascia in pregnant ewes.
The use of barbed sutures in obstetrics and gynecology. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2010;3(3):82-91 Authors: Greenberg JA Abstract Despite the multitude of different procedures performed with a host of different wound closure biomaterials, no study or surgeon has yet identified the perfect suture for all situations.
A pilot study to assess the adequacy of the Brigham 20 Kit for cesarean delivery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2012 Feb 17; Authors: Greenberg JA, Wylie B, Robinson JN Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a kit of only 20 instruments could be used to perform cesarean deliveries in a consistently safe manner for the purpose of providing better surgical instruments to healthcare providers in limited-resource environments.