title: The 2-0 Ethilon test.
abstract: Tight closure, which is a sign of ischemia secondary to tension, can lead to tissue necrosis. This article describes a simple and reliable test to help avoid excessive tension during skin closure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Waterford Regional Hospital, Waterford, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Kirti
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Moholkar
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McCoy
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000517:prevention & control; D009336:Necrosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014945:Wound Healing