Drake DB, Gear AJ, Mazzarese PM, Faulkner BC, Woods JA, Edlich RF. Search for a scientific basis for continuous suture closure: a 30-yr odyssey.
J Emerg Med 1997;
15:495-504. [PMID:
9279703 DOI:
10.1016/s0736-4679(97)00080-2]
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Abstract
Continuous percutaneous and dermal suture closures have an important role in the approximation of long, linear lacerations in the emergency department. This report documents the scientific basis for these continuous closure techniques. In addition, a detailed description of these surgical closure techniques is presented.
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