title: Selection of wound closure materials.
abstract: Selection of wound closure materials (sutures, needles, staples, and skin tapes) is presented. The characteristics of commonly used suture materials and needles are discussed as a background for their rational selection and usage. The attributes of staples and sutureless skin closures (skin tapes) are also given and contrasted with those of sutures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology Department of Medicine, UCLA Center for the Health Sciences 90024.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials