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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 SuturesSuturing TechniqueSimple interrupted suture

Simple interrupted suture

Christoffer Bing Madsen med. stud. and Magnus Balslev Avnstorp MD Application of suture For epidermal approximation. Can be used alone or used as a secondary suture of the superficial skin layer to aid the approximation of the skin. Suture material choice Thinnest as possible to minimize the risk of

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Instrument tieSimple running suture
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