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Review
. 1988 Apr;18(4 Pt 1):619-37.
doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(88)70083-3.

Selection of wound closure materials

R G Bennett  1
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Review

Selection of wound closure materials

R G Bennett. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1988 Apr.

Abstract

Selection of wound closure materials (sutures, needles, staples, and skin tapes) is presented. The characteristics of commonly used suture materials and needles are discussed as a background for their rational selection and usage. The attributes of staples and sutureless skin closures (skin tapes) are also given and contrasted with those of sutures.

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