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Figure 2 | Animal Biotelemetry

Figure 2

From: Performance assessment of bi-directional knotless tissue-closure devices in juvenile Chinook salmon surgically implanted with acoustic transmitters

Figure 2

Ulceration and erythema examples from the 6-Point and Wide “N” treatments, Day 7. A) 6-Point suture pattern where the suture is tightening, tearing the tissue towards the incision. B) Wide “N” pattern in CHK where the suture has slipped out of the fish creating drag. C) Wide “N” pattern where the suture has slipped out or pulled into the fish leaving a torn or rubbed area associated with entry and exit points.

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Animal Biotelemetry

ISSN: 2050-3385