TY - JOUR
T1 - Techniques for Cutaneous Sutured Closures
T2 - Variants and Indications
AU - Adams, Beth
AU - Anwar, Jamshaid
AU - Wrone, David A.
AU - Alam, Murad
PY - 2003/12/1
Y1 - 2003/12/1
N2 - Many different suture techniques are routinely used by cutaneous surgeons for the closure of surgical wounds. This paper reviews several common suture techniques and their associated subtypes. In particular, for each technique, we discuss the method for placement, generally accepted indications, controversies regarding utility, and objective evidence of efficacy.
AB - Many different suture techniques are routinely used by cutaneous surgeons for the closure of surgical wounds. This paper reviews several common suture techniques and their associated subtypes. In particular, for each technique, we discuss the method for placement, generally accepted indications, controversies regarding utility, and objective evidence of efficacy.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1085-5629(03)00080-4
DO - 10.1016/S1085-5629(03)00080-4
M3 - Review article
C2 - 14740963
AN - SCOPUS:0346057836
SN - 1085-5629
VL - 22
SP - 306
EP - 316
JO - Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
JF - Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
IS - 4
ER -