Presutures for skin stretching: Step 6A

(click photo for larger view) Finally, remove the lesion or débride the wound, and close the wound by using simple interrupted sutures. However, if you think a tension-type suture is indicated, such a pattern can be used. Some undermining may still be needed to close the skin.

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Using presuturing to close distal limb wounds, video part 1

Using presuturing to close distal limb wounds, video part 2Step by Step ArticleVideo of the procedure

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