The Running Subcuticular Suture
Introduction Print Section Listen Application Print Section Listen This is an epidermal approximation technique suitable for wounds under minimal to no tension. This technique should almost never be employed in…
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The Backing Out Running Subcuticular Suture
Synonym Print Section Listen Backing out subcuticular suture Application Print Section Listen This is an epidermal approximation technique suitable for wounds under minimal to no tension in areas with an…
The Running Buried Dermal Suture
Introduction Print Section Listen Application Print Section Listen This is a hybrid technique, combining the tension relief and lack of transepidermal suture placement of a classic buried suture with the…
The Half Pulley Buried Vertical Mattress Suture
Synonym Print Section Listen Dermal buried pulley suture; modified buried dermal suture Application Print Section Listen This technique is best used in areas under very significant tension, and can be…
The Running Buried Vertical Mattress Suture
Synonym Print Section Listen Zipper stitch Application Print Section Listen This approach is best used in areas under mild to moderate tension, as it is a running technique that allows…
The Buried Horizontal Mattress Suture
Synonym Print Section Listen Fully buried horizontal mattress suture Application Print Section Listen This is a niche technique, useful when closing narrow wounds or those where there is limited space…
Suture Materials, Knot Tying, and Postoperative Care
Introduction Print Section Listen A wide variety of suture materials are available, all with variable handling characteristics, tissue reactivity, absorption characteristics, and costs. While much attention is paid to suture…
The Butterfly Suture
Introduction Print Section Listen Application Print Section Listen The butterfly suture technique is a buried technique designed for wounds under moderate to marked tension. It is best utilized on the…
The Buried Vertical Mattress Suture
Introduction Print Section Listen Application Print Section Listen This technique is a workhorse approach that is widely utilized by dermatologists and plastic surgeons. It is best used in areas under…
The Set-Back Dermal Suture
Synonym Print Section Listen Kantor suture, set-back suture Application Print Section Listen This technique is best used in areas under significant tension. The back, shoulders, and thighs are particularly amenable…
