Which of the following tissues is NOT part of the abdominal wall closure when retention sutures are placed?
A) fascia lata
B) mesentery
C) peritoneum
D) subcutaneous fat

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Retention sutures are placed to close the abdominal wall and prevent dehiscence after surgery. The tissues involved in closure include the fascia, peritoneum, and subcutaneous fat. The mesentery is not part of the abdominal wall. It is a fold of the peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall.

Which of the Following Tissues Is NOT Part of the Abdominal