WWH,
I believe what they are talking about when referring to imbricating the bowel after it has been, and because I do not now how to spell the word, when the bowel has had a segment removed and the remaining ends are connected, they are speaking of the overlapping or interwoven suture knots that are employed. This may also have to do with the re-knitting of the three main layers of the intestine itself. Such as the inner layer, middle and outer layers of the intestine while at the same time employing the use of the imbricate suture knots as well.

Then again I might be up in the middle of the night smoking way to much of something and not offering any to anyone else.

Rev. Alimae

Rev. Alimae