Search for a scientific basis for continuous suture closure: A 30-yr odyssey

David B. Drake, Andrew J.L. Gear, Peter M. Mazzarese, Brent C. Faulkner, Julia A. Woods, Richard F. Edlich

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Abstract

Continuous percutaneous and dermal suture closures have an important role in the approximation. Of long, linear lacerations in the emergency department. This report documents the scientific basis for these continuous closure techniques. In addition, a detailed description of these surgical closure techniques is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)495-504
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Emergency Medicine
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1997

Keywords

  • Continuous
  • Dermis
  • Needle holders
  • Needles
  • Percutaneous
  • Suture
  • Sutures

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Emergency Medicine

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