title: Presuturing: A simple technique for excision of large skin lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
authors.forename: Konstantinos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Valavanis
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
authors.forename: Schapoor
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hessam
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Meier
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scholl
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany. Electronic address: f.bechara@klinikum-bochum.de.
authors.forename: Falk G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Bechara
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004548:Elasticity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures