Ricardo Romiti1, Henry W Randle. 1. Department of Dermatology, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purse-string suture technique is useful for partial closure of surgical defects. OBJECTIVE: We demonstrated that 100% closure can often be obtained on surgical defects of the thin skin on the upper extremities. METHODS: Standard purse-string suture techniques were used to close surgical defects on the upper extremities. RESULTS: 100% closure of surgical defects on upper extremities was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS: Purse-string suture technique is useful for repairs of surgical defects on the upper extremities when the skin is very thin but not recommended when the skin is thick.
BACKGROUND: The purse-string suture technique is useful for partial closure of surgical defects. OBJECTIVE: We demonstrated that 100% closure can often be obtained on surgical defects of the thin skin on the upper extremities. METHODS: Standard purse-string suture techniques were used to close surgical defects on the upper extremities. RESULTS: 100% closure of surgical defects on upper extremities was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS: Purse-string suture technique is useful for repairs of surgical defects on the upper extremities when the skin is very thin but not recommended when the skin is thick.