Placement of retention sutures.
A retention suture using the buried technique has been developed. This retention suture encompasses fascia, muscle and subcutaneous tissue and remains extraperitoneally and just below the skin. Since the suture material is not in contact with the skin, complications, such as skin damage, stich abscesses and infection at exit points, are avoided. Severe postoperative pain related to retention sutures is minimized.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D005205:Fascia; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles; D013536:Suture Techniques