title: Absorbable subcuticular sutures. How to avoid the childhood ordeal of suture removal.
abstract: Suture removal is psychologically traumatic to a child, and in the majority of relatively minor elective operations is a totally unnecessary procedure. Skin repair with subcuticular sutures of absorbable polyglycolic acid (Dexon) is advocated. Techniques of suturing are described. Advantages, potential disadvantages and contraindications are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D011100:Polyglycolic Acid