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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A randomized controlled trial of the fascia suture technique compared with a suture-mediated closure device for femoral arterial closure after endovascular aortic repair. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2015; 49:166-173.

Published: 20th May 2015

Authors: Larzon T, Roos H, Gruber G, Henrikson O, Magnuson A, Falkenberg M et al. et al.

Conclusion

Fascial closure was compared with a commercial device: Prostar. Fascial closure was quicker (12.4 min versus 19.9 min; P<0.001). Median cost difference was 800 euros.

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