The Shorthand Vertical Mattress Suture

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Synonym Print Section Listen Donati suture Application Print Section Listen This is a modification of the vertical mattress suture, a frequently used everting technique used for closure and epidermal approximation….

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The Running Locking Suture

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Introduction Print Section Listen Application Print Section Listen This is a locking variation of the standard running suture used for epidermal approximation. It may be used alone in the context…

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The Running Oblique Mattress Suture

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Synonym Print Section Listen Continuous oblique mattress suture Application Print Section Listen This is a hybrid running everting technique used for closure and epidermal approximation. It incorporates an oblique mattress…

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The Running Diagonal Mattress Suture

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Synonyms Print Section Listen Victory stitch, running V mattress Application Print Section Listen This is a modification of the running horizontal mattress suture, where suture material crosses the wound on…

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The Running Horizontal Mattress Suture

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Introduction Print Section Listen Application Print Section Listen This is a frequently used running everting technique employed for closure and epidermal approximation. It is useful, especially on the face, to…

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The Cruciate Mattress Suture

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Synonym Print Section Listen Figure of 8 suture Application Print Section Listen This is an infrequently used technique that is a hybrid between a simple interrupted suture, a mattress suture,…

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