Simultaneous repair of cutaneous and subcutaneous wounds using a single suture technique

Abstract

Objective: To describe a single suture technique for the simultaneous repair of cutaneous and subcutaneous wounds. Method: Skin and subcutaneous wounds of >3cm in size were repaired using a single suture technique. Different suture sizes were chosen for different wounds. Timing of suture removal was decided according to body area and wound healing status. Results: A total of 78 patients were treated (41 women and 37 men). Mean age was 31.7 years (range: 14–72 years). At one month postoperatively, 56 patients attended a follow-up visit and 27 patients attended at six months postoperatively. Local infection was observed in one patient and wound dehiscence observed in two patients after suture removal. Resulting scars were similar to those of other types of suture techniques. Conclusion: This study describes a single suture technique for the simultaneous repair of cutaneous and subcutaneous wounds. It is easy to learn and perform. This technique reduces the risk of infection, cost and procedure time.

Ultrapulse Fractional CO2 Laser With Different Fluences and Densities in the Prevention of Periorbital Laceration Scars: A Split-Scar, Evaluator-Blinded Study

“…Posttraumatic periorbital soft tissue injuries can result in complex, disfiguring, and often permanent scars, which may cause pruritis, tenderness, pain, sleep disturbance and even lead to serious complications such as cicatricial ectropion. These scars defy optimal restoration despite aggressive wound care, pharmacologic therapy, and conventional surgery 1 . Aberrant fibroblast response can lead to hypertrophic scars, and aberrant angiogenesis may lead to telangiectasias or a hyperemic scar.…”