title: Suture materials and mechanical after care.
abstract: Proper wound closure necessitates a familiarity with the various types of materials and the indications and contraindications of the many techniques available. Proper wound dressing and after-care instruction ensure optimal results and help minimize complications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Markovchick
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014946:Wound Infection; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*