title: The buried running dermal subcutaneous suture technique.
abstract: This article illustrates the buried running dermal subcutaneous suture technique, a more rapid method for closing large fusiform open skin wounds than vertically oriented buried dermal subcutaneous sutures that are individually tied and cut. This technique effectively closes dead space, provides excellent strength, and relieves wound tension uniformly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mohs Surgery Clinic, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53792.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ftaiha
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Snow
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures