Explore various suturing methods

There are many different ways of suturing and most students devote much attention to learning all their intricacies.

Each approach has its proponents, with much emphasis on the advantages. However, there is little evidence of advantage of one method over another and more to be gained by learning some simple basic principles which help to facilitate rapid and effective skin healing.

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Thread pathways in various sutures
Using instruments
What knots and whatnots
Where to cut the threads
After-care
Common Complications
Scarred for life
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  • How to use this guide
  • Learning Objectives
  • Main suturing section
  • Suture types
  • Complications
  • References
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