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Question of the day: October 12, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026 · #17 · Sutures hemostasis and wound closure

A tie on a passer is requested around a deep isolated structure. Which preparation is appropriate?

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B. Load the ligature onto the requested passer

A passing instrument helps deliver a ligature around a deep structure where direct finger placement is difficult.

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