The subgaleal pulley suture.
The repair of scalp defects is often complicated by moderate tension on the wound edges. A subgaleal version of the 'pulley' suture, which may be helpful in closing wounds in this setting, is described.
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Skin and Cancer Foundation, Carlton, Victoria, Australia. davesal@bigpond.com
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D006801:Humans; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques