When Creating a Vascular or Intestinal Anastomosis (Connecting Two Tubular

Multiple Choice

When creating a vascular or intestinal anastomosis (connecting two tubular structures together) the surgeon will typically suture one half of the anastomosis with one half of the suture and the other half of the anastomosis with the other half of the suture.This technique minimizes the drag and wear on the suture material and needle.The correct name for this type of suture and needle is:

A) controlled release.
B) retention.
C) double-armed.
D) multi-strand cardiovascular.