# Small bites versus large bites for closure of abdominal midline incisions (STITCH): a double-blind, multicentre, randomised controlled trial

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/small-bites-versus-large-bites-for-closure-of-abdominal-midline-incisions-stitch/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Eva B. Deerenberg,Joris J. Harlaar,Ewout W. Steyerberg,Harold E Lont,Helena C. van Doorn,Joos Heisterkamp,Bas P. L. Wijnhoven,W. R. Schouten,Huib A. Cense,Hein B.A.C. Stockmann,Frits J. Berends,F. P. H. L. J. Dijkhuizen,Roy S. Dwarkasing,An P. Jairam,Gabriëlle H. van Ramshorst,Gert‐Jan Kleinrensink,Johannes Jeekel,Johan F. Lange |
| Citations | 603 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s0140-6736(15)60459-7 |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W1881133778 |
| PMID | 26188742 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2015 |

## Paper authors

- [Frits J. Berends](https://scholariq.org/researchers/frits-j-berends/)

## Paper journal

- [The Lancet](https://scholariq.org/journals/the-lancet/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Hernia repair and management](https://scholariq.org/topics/hernia-repair-and-management/)

## Paper topics

- [Hernia repair and management](https://scholariq.org/topics/hernia-repair-and-management/)
- [Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques](https://scholariq.org/topics/minimally-invasive-surgical-techniques/)
- [Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions](https://scholariq.org/topics/intestinal-and-peritoneal-adhesions/)

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