Simultaneous repair of cutaneous and subcutaneous wounds using a single suture technique
Journal of Wound Care, cilt.28, sa.5, ss.298-301, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.12968/jowc.2019.28.5.298
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Wound Care
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.298-301
- Anahtar Kelimeler: layer closure, primary closure, skin wound repair, subcutaneous wound
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: To describe a single suture technique for the simultaneous repair of cutaneous and subcutaneous wounds. Method: Skin and subcutaneous wounds of >3cm in size were repaired using a single suture technique. Different suture sizes were chosen for different wounds. Timing of suture removal was decided according to body area and wound healing status. Results: A total of 78 patients were treated (41 women and 37 men). Mean age was 31.7 years (range: 14-72 years). At one month postoperatively, 56 patients attended a follow-up visit and 27 patients attended at six months postoperatively. Local infection was observed in one patient and wound dehiscence observed in two patients after suture removal. Resulting scars were similar to those of other types of suture techniques. Conclusion: This study describes a single suture technique for the simultaneous repair of cutaneous and subcutaneous wounds. It is easy to learn and perform. This technique reduces the risk of infection, cost and procedure time. Declaration of interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest.