Modified Smead–Jones suture for closure of emergency midline laparotomy incision: systematic review and meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Modified Smead–Jones suture for closure of emergency midline laparotomy incision: systematic review and meta-analysis

  • By

  • Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi

  • Ruaa Mustafa Qafesha

  • Ahmed Hamdy G. Ali

  • Hazim Alkousheh

  • Hatem Eldeeb

  • Haitham Salem

  • Abd-Elfattah Kalmoush

  • Amr Elrosasy

  • April 29, 2025

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    Midline laparotomy is commonly used in emergency surgeries but carries risks of incisional hernia, wound dehiscence, and infections.

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    The Modified Smead–Jones suture (MSJ) technique utilizes a continuous suture method to improve closure outcomes compared to traditional methods.

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    This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of MSJ and Smead–Jones sutures against continuous sutures in emergency settings.

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    MSJ significantly reduced wound dehiscence and infection rates compared to Smead–Jones sutures, indicating its potential benefits in surgical practice.

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    No significant differences were found in the risk of incisional hernia between MSJ and Smead–Jones sutures, highlighting a need for further research.

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Modified Smead–Jones suture for closure of emergency midline laparotomy incision: systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi, Ruaa Mustafa Qafesha, Ahmed Hamdy G. Ali, Hazim Alkousheh, Hatem Eldeeb, Haitham Salem, Abd-Elfattah Kalmoush, Amr Elrosasy

  • April 29, 2025

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