JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, cilt.46, sa.10, ss.1923-1929, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)
Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare bipolar radiofrequency-driven vessel sealer, bipolar electrocautery, polyglactin 910 sutures, and endoclips in appendiceal stump closure with respect to operative time, appendiceal stump strength, and inflammation in a rat appendiceal model.