title: A simple instrument for surgical tattooing and skin marking.
abstract: We describe here a reliable and inexpensive surgical marking instrument utilizing materials that are readily available. It can be used preoperatively or intraoperatively for tattooing points of reference in spite of vigorous preps.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Kjar
authors.forename: I T
authors.initials: IT
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013653:Tattooing / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods