Table 1.
Haemostatic methods and burst pressure study results
Haemostatic method | Number of leaks at 190 mmHg | Number of leaks at 300 mmHg | Mean diameter of vessels (mm) |
---|---|---|---|
Braided suture in a surgeon's knot | 0/50 | 0/50 | 5.34 |
Monofilament suture in a granny knot | 0/50 | 0/50 | 5.31 |
Metallic clip (Ligaclip) | 0/50 | 0/50 | 5.32 |
Ligasure | 0/50 | 0/50 | 5.28 |
Harmonic scalpel (Ultracision) | 5/50 | 1/50 | 5.18 |