An approach for cutting interrupted buried dermal sutures

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Rebecca Leibowitz, Emory University; Lim Jordan, Emory University; Travis Blalock, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2022-12-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © 2022 by the American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc.
• License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdin.2022.08.018
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: JAAD International
• Volume: 9
• Start Page: 125
• End Page: 126
• Grant/Funding Information: None.
• Keywords: surgical defects
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery

Abstract

Reconstructing surgical defects often requires various suturing techniques. Buried dermal sutures are commonly utilized for wound closures, achieving superior aesthetic outcomes and a low risk of wound infection.1,2 Suture tail length, the length of the suture beyond the knot, is an important factor in ensuring satisfactory wound healing. Excessively long suture tails can protrude through the skin and predispose to wound infections. If cut too short, the knot could be cut or unravel, decreasing surgical efficiency and efficacy. Furthermore, using tissue scissors to cut sutures results in dulling and decreased life of tissue scissors.