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Re: Ob: staples at C/S From: DoctorJoe@aol.com Sun Jul 30 20:39:56 2006 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: DoctorJoe@aol.com: "Re: Ob: staples at C/S" Previous message: Atkinson, Samuel M: "RE: Ob:  staples at C/S" In a message dated 7/30/06 2:47:22 PM, dahmd@cfl.rr.com writes: > Since we're on this subject, > can anyone offer a coherent explanation for "tagging" the lateral > uterine (apex) sutures with hemostats while sewing an exteriorized > uterus? > To me, it was explained as simply a way to make sure you placed your last (or first) stitch beyond the apex, so as not to leave a raw apex potentially bleeding when you closed everything up. Other than that, nothing exciting. If you can SEE the apex and grab it with forceps, you certainly don't need to tag it. Joe P. Next message: DoctorJoe@aol.com: "Re: Ob: staples at C/S" Previous message: Atkinson, Samuel M: "RE: Ob:  staples at C/S"

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