Operative gynecology : . place. Sutures may be placed more rap-idly in this way than by any other means. The intestinal needles are eacharmed with a single thread of fine black silk. The carrier is never used inintestinal sutures, in order to avoid making any larger hole than is absolutelynecessary. Needle Holder.—The most satisfactory needle holder for curved needles isthe one figured here (Figs. 89 and 90). It is important that the handles should be large enough to afford a good TRANSFIXION NEEDLES, PACKER. 147 o-rip, that the catch should work easily and smoothly, and that the end whichhold
Operative gynecology : . place. Sutures may be placed more rap-idly in this way than by any other means. The intestinal needles are eacharmed with a single thread of fine black silk. The carrier is never used inintestinal sutures, in order to avoid making any larger hole than is absolutelynecessary. Needle Holder.—The most satisfactory needle holder for curved needles isthe one figured here (Figs. 89 and 90). It is important that the handles should be large enough to afford a good TRANSFIXION NEEDLES, PACKER. 147 o-rip, that the catch should work easily and smoothly, and that the end whichholds the needle should be narrow, well tapered, and copper-faced. Transfixion Needles.—Transfixion needles are used to carry stout ligaturesthrough the broad ligament in vaginal hysterectomy. The important requisitesare a big handle for a convenient grasp, a stout shank which willnot bend, and a well-curved end with a big eye just behind apoint neither sharp nor veryblunt. I only use the needlecurved from right to
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