title: Running vertical mattress suturing technique.
abstract: The running vertical mattress suturing technique is a quick and simple method of providing skin edge eversion that is equivalent to the simple vertical mattress technique. The running stitch is relatively easy to master and provides excellent apposition of wound edges.
authors.affiliation: Mohs Surgery Clinic, Madison, Wisconsin 53705.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Stiff
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Snow
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D013499:Surface Properties; D013536:Suture Techniques