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Fig. 3 | BMC Surgery

Fig. 3

From: Comparison of purse-string suture versus over-the-scope clip for gastric endoscopic full-thickness closure: traction and leak pressure testing in ex vivo porcine model

Fig. 3

Measurements of traction strength. a Traction machine (Autograph; Shimadzu Corporation, Kyoto, Japan). b Both sides of each closed specimen were fixed on the lower and upper arms. The upper arm automatically pulled the specimen toward the upper direction at the speed of 1 mm/s. c Computer-generated waveform. Traction strength was measured in Newtons (N) when the dehiscence began, which correlated with the top of the first waveform

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