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Basic Surgical Technique, Knots and SuturesIntroductionSuturing TechniquePatient examinationSuture types and where to applyInstrument tieSimple interrupted sutureSimple running sutureRunning matress suture (“Gentofte” suture)Vertical mattress sutureHorizontal mattress sutureSubcuticular sutureSimple buried sutureReferencesLocal AnesthesiaCase 1: Local AnesthesiaMarking of Surgical MarginCase 1: Marking of Surgical MarginIncision and ExcisionCase 1: Incision on a PhantomCase 2: Incision Around a Tumor on the Lower LegCase 3: Excision of Tumor using Metzenbaum ScissorsHand KnotsCase 1: One-Handed Knot, Right HandCase 2: One-Handed Knot, Left HandCase 3: Two-Handed Knot, Right HandCase 4: Two-Handed Knot, Left Hand
HandbookBasic Surgical Technique, Knots and SuturesIntroduction

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Here you can learn basic surgical techniques, knots and suture techniques via illustrations, text and videos. Learn about: Types of sutures How to tie a hand knot Where to use which type of suture Suture techniques such as simple interrupted suture, running suture, matress suture and intracuticular

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