title: Closure techniques.
abstract: There are many techniques available for the closure of traumatic wounds in emergency departments. Each method has its own unique benefits and limitations that must be considered in each case individually. The best technique provides durability, simplicity, excellent cosmetic outcome, and overall patient satisfaction. Unfortunately, at this time no single method is superior for all situations. Emergency physicians must be familiar with multiple techniques to provide the best outcomes for their patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 959 MSGS/MCED, 2200 Bergquist Drive, Suite 1, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236, USA. jeremy.lloyd@lackland.af.mil
authors.forename: Jeremy D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.forename: Melvin J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Marque
authors.forename: Robert F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Kacprowicz
mesh_terms: D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003487:Cyanoacrylates