title: Visualization of skin deformation during wound closure.
abstract: A simple technique is described which enables the accurate visualization of skin deformation following wound closure. Results obtained during two surgical procedures involving the excision of areas of skin are presented.
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D013536:Suture Techniques