Modified buried suture technique for the scalp.(SURGICAL CORNER)

Phillip C Hochwalt; John C Selby; Adam Asarch; Marta VanBeek

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Modified buried suture technique for the scalp.(SURGICAL CORNER)

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Modified buried suture technique for the scalp.(SURGICAL CORNER)

Phillip C Hochwalt, John C Selby, Adam Asarch and Marta VanBeek

Journal of drugs in dermatology, Vol.12(6), pp.692-693

06/01/2013

PMID: 23839188

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Abstract

Large surgical defects on an actinically damaged scalp are notoriously difficult to close primarily. Not only is the skin weak and friable, but the underlying bone often limits the size of "bite" that the surgeon can take with their deep suture. We describe a technique that maximizes the ability to grasp adequate deep tissue with the suture, decreasing the likelihood of tearing through the tissue when the wound edges are brought together.

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Title: Subtitle: Modified buried suture technique for the scalp.(SURGICAL CORNER)
Creators: Phillip C Hochwalt
John C Selby
Adam Asarch
Marta VanBeek
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of drugs in dermatology, Vol.12(6), pp.692-693
Publisher: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc
PMID: 23839188
ISSN: 1545-9616
Language: English
Date published: 06/01/2013
Description audience: Academic; Trade
Academic Unit: Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Dermatology
Record Identifier: 9984025557102771

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