What is the surgical technique used to treat a foreign body in the stomach?
The patient is prepared for surgery according to the aseptic surgery p...
What is the surgical technique used to treat a foreign body in the stomach?
The patient is prepared for surgery according to the aseptic surgery protocol. A gastrotomy incision is made with a No. 23 scalpel blade. The gastrotomy is closed with a simple continuous suture of mucosa and submucosa with absorbable monofilament thread. The gastrotomy is closed with a single layer of Cushing suture with the same material.