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Effect of enteric biopsy closure orientation on enteric circumference and volume of saline needed for leak testing
Brad M Matz1, Harry W Boothe1, James C Wright1
1Department of Clinical Sciences (Matz, HW Boothe), Department of Pathobiology (Wright), Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (DM Boothe); College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 612 Hoerlein Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USA.
Abstract:
This study describes the effect of enteric biopsy closure orientation on circumference and volume of saline needed for leak testing. There were significant differences in circumference measurements at baseline, central circumference of longitudinally closed sites, and volume of saline for leak testing.
