Wound Closure Materials and Instruments

Todd V. Cartee; Christie R. Travelute

doi:10.1016/B978-0-7020-8225-2.00144-X

Wound Closure Materials and Instruments

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A thorough working knowledge of suture materials and instruments is essential for successful dermatologic surgery. This chapter reviews suture properties, describes the characteristics of the suture materials most commonly employed in cutaneous surgery, and offers detailed guidance on suture and needle selection for various applications. The second half focuses on instruments, discussing their nomenclature and emphasizing proper instrument selection and care. Sample surgical tray setups are pictured and, whenever possible, helpful hints and clinical pearls from the authors’ experiences are highlighted.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Dermatology
Subtitle of host publication	Volume 1-2, Fifth Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	2489-2500
Number of pages	12
Volume	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780702082252
ISBN (Print)	9780702084706
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7020-8225-2.00144-X
State	Published - Jan 1 2024

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General Medicine

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