Revisiting the purse-string closure: some new methods and modifications
Noah Kawika Weisberg1, Steven S Greenbaum
1Skin and Laser Surgery Center of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19102, USA.
Background:
Surgical wounds resulting from the extirpation of cutaneous malignancies can be repaired in a number of ways. One alternative, which has been used extensively in our practice, is the purse-string closure. This method of closure offers distinct advantages in the proper setting over traditional methods of closure.
Objective:
Over the years, our approach to this procedure has evolved, and we have integrated a number of new modifications that are presented later here.
Methods:
A report of three illustrative cases is given.
Results:
Three cases are presented that illustrate some new modifications to the purse-string closure.
Conclusion:
The purse-string closure, which uses circumferential tissue advancement, can be used to close a wide range of surgical wounds. This method also frequently offers the advantage of an excellent cosmetic outcome.
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