摘要 |
A laparotomy sponge is formed from a multiplicity of plies of open-meshed bleached absorbent gauze of a cover factor of not greater than 3.5, wherein the yarns of each ply are kinked, convoluted, and twisted into interengagement with the adjacent plies of gauze. The plies are thereby held together in relatively non-displaceable relationship, and the sponge has increased loft and elasticity. |