Showing posts with label suturing types. Show all posts
Showing posts with label suturing types. Show all posts

Monday, April 8, 2013

Skin suturing

Contra-indications

      • Risk of infection is high (e.g. dog bites, heavily contaminated wounds, gun shot injuries)
      • Risk of dehiscence is high due to ischaemia  (high tissue tension)
 Methods of approximation

        • Sutures
        • Staples
        • Sterile plasters (steri strips)
        • Tissue glue
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