Fig. 11
From: A mechanically validated open-source silicone model for the training of gastric perforation sewing
Different steps of the surgical procedure (a) penetration of the silicone “muscle” layer with the needle (b), (c) closing the perforation with simple interrupted stitches (d) closed perforations using 3–4 simple interrupted stitches. The muscularis layer is properly closed by sewing, while the mucosa layer remains untouched and is only pushed to the inside of the stomach