The Kerf-Cut dressing: application of a woodworking technique for efficient postsurgical wound care.
BACKGROUND
Simple surgical excision is one of the most common treatment methods in the dermatologist's armamentarium. We describe a precise postsurgical dressing technique that can be used for wound care of those patients whose treatment involves removal of lesions via cutaneous surgery.


OBJECTIVE
To devise a novel, precise, and effective dressing technique for postsurgical wound care.


METHODS
We describe the technique using common in-office instruments.


CONCLUSIONS
Wound dressings for lesions located on curved areas such as the ears, nose, cheeks, and chin often exhibit less than adequate adherence and stability. The kerf-cut dressing technique optimizes pliability of dressing tape, and this maximizes efficient and stable application of postsurgical wound dressings to curved areas of the body.
Starling
John
J
The University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Patel
Purvisha J
PJ
Rasberry
Ron D
RD
D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*