Wound closure involving fragile skin.
Fragile skin can be difficult to repair due to tearing. Horizontal mattress sutures with bolsters placed at either side can prevent skin tearing and allow effective wound closure.
MBBS (Hons), MMed, FRACGP Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney, and General Practitioner, Gumtree Medical Practice, Dubbo, NSW.
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D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014945:Wound Healing