What is the principal purpose of a stay suture placed during intestinal surgery?
Correct answer: B. Provide temporary tissue traction
- A. Seal the intestinal lumen permanently
- B. Provide temporary tissue traction
- C. Dissolve intraluminal clots
- D. Measure abdominal pressure
Explanation
Stay sutures provide gentle traction and help align the intestinal segments during anastomosis. They are not intended to permanently close the lumen or measure pressure.
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