TY - JOUR
T1 - Avoiding stitch abscesses in subcuticular skin closures
T2 - The L-stitch
AU - Mahabir, Raman C.
AU - Christensen, Blair
AU - Blair, Geoffrey K.
AU - Fitzpatrick, Donald G.
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2003/6
Y1 - 2003/6
N2 - A potential problem with the standard method of skin closure in pediatric surgery is the development of a skin abscess. To avoid this problem, we introduce a new stitch - the L-stitch. The technique involves passing the suture subcuticularly at the end of the incision and redirecting the needle at a 90° angle from the previous suture, before bringing it out to the skin surface. This stitch can be used in place of the initial and finishing knot of a running suture. It takes less time to perform than a square or a surgeon's knot and is less bulky. This technique is straightforward and, when used in conjunction with adhesive skin closure strips, provides strong, reliable skin closure, yielding excellent cosmetic results.
AB - A potential problem with the standard method of skin closure in pediatric surgery is the development of a skin abscess. To avoid this problem, we introduce a new stitch - the L-stitch. The technique involves passing the suture subcuticularly at the end of the incision and redirecting the needle at a 90° angle from the previous suture, before bringing it out to the skin surface. This stitch can be used in place of the initial and finishing knot of a running suture. It takes less time to perform than a square or a surgeon's knot and is less bulky. This technique is straightforward and, when used in conjunction with adhesive skin closure strips, provides strong, reliable skin closure, yielding excellent cosmetic results.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 12812250
AN - SCOPUS:0038125960
SN - 0008-428X
VL - 46
SP - 223
EP - 224
JO - Canadian Journal of Surgery
JF - Canadian Journal of Surgery
IS - 3
ER -