title: Dermatologic Surgical Pearls: Tips for Closing a Defect under Tension.
abstract: Dermatologic surgery procedures can sometimes be time consuming in an office setting. We present a series of tips for dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons that will enhance the efficiency of simple procedures. This article reviews three methods to aid in the closure of defects under tension.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nantel-Battista
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques