title: The subgaleal pulley suture.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Skin and Cancer Foundation, Carlton, Victoria, Australia. davesal@bigpond.com
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Orchard
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McColl
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques