Techniques for Cutaneous Sutured Closures: Variants and Indications

Many different suture techniques are routinely used by cutaneous surgeons for the closure of surgical wounds. This paper reviews several common suture techniques and their associated subtypes. In particular, for each technique, we discuss
the method for placement, generally accepted indications, controversies regarding utility, and objective evidence of efficacy.

This review describes suture methods that represent the versatility of basic techniques, including consensuses and controversies among authors regarding indications for usage.

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