title: Methods and materials for wound closure.
abstract: Over the years, a number of different modalities have become available to close wounds. Before selecting a method of wound closure, the characteristics of the specific tissues to be closed and the anticipated time for wound healing to occur must be considered. This article reviews the methods available for tissue closure for the head and neck surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reiter
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*