Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Phases of Wound Repair01:28

Phases of Wound Repair

9.6K
Following injury, the integrity of the injured tissues must be reestablished. For example, in skin tissue, wound repair involves coordination among resident skin cells, blood mononuclear cells, extracellular matrix, growth factors, and cytokines to complete the healing cascade.
Formation of Blood Clot
In case of deep injuries, trauma to blood vessels results in blood loss. In the meantime, phospholipids released from the ruptured endothelial cellular membrane are converted into arachidonic...
9.6K
Aneurysm III: Interprofessional Care01:26

Aneurysm III: Interprofessional Care

453
Aneurysm management involves either conservative medical therapy or surgical intervention, depending on the size and symptoms of the aneurysm. Conservative management is generally reserved for smaller, asymptomatic aneurysms, while larger or symptomatic aneurysms often necessitate surgical repair.Conservative Medical TherapyFor small, asymptomatic aneurysms, particularly abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) less than 5.5 centimeters in diameter, conservative medical therapy is recommended. This...
453

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Motivations and barriers regarding higher nursing education among the Maine and Massachusetts nursing workforce.

Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing·2026
Same author

Diffuse Myocardial Metastases From Neuroendocrine Malignancy.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Evaluating Emissions Signatures of Handheld Ultrasound in Tactical Medicine: Operational Risk, Detection Threats, and Mitigation Strategies.

Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals·2026
Same author

Pelvic MRI Following Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer Poorly Predicts a Complete Clinical Response.

Journal of surgical oncology·2026
Same author

County of San Diego, California, investigates <i>Salmonella Typhimurium</i> outbreak linked to unpasteurized milk - September 2023-January 2024.

Epidemiology and infection·2026
Same author

Unique Prenatal Diagnosis of a Coronary Sinus Aneurysm.

JACC. Case reports·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 1, 2026

A Case Series of Successful Abdominal Closure Utilizing a Novel Technique Combining a Mechanical Closure System with a Biologic Xenograft that Accelerates Wound Healing
20:33

A Case Series of Successful Abdominal Closure Utilizing a Novel Technique Combining a Mechanical Closure System with a Biologic Xenograft that Accelerates Wound Healing

Published on: July 4, 2019

52.3K

Secondary Intention Healing and Purse-String Closures.

Thomas K Lam1, Christopher Lowe, Ryan Johnson

  • 1*Department of Dermatology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland; †Center for Dermasurgery, Cooper University Hospital, Marlton, New Jersey.

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|September 30, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Dermatologic surgeons can master simple yet effective techniques like secondary intention healing and purse-string closures. These methods offer versatile and cost-effective wound closure options for various surgical scenarios.

More Related Videos

Application of Straight-needle, Three-tailed, Knot-free, Peritoneal Sutures in Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair
09:00

Application of Straight-needle, Three-tailed, Knot-free, Peritoneal Sutures in Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair

Published on: November 12, 2021

2.4K
Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
05:15

Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair

Published on: December 23, 2022

7.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 1, 2026

A Case Series of Successful Abdominal Closure Utilizing a Novel Technique Combining a Mechanical Closure System with a Biologic Xenograft that Accelerates Wound Healing
20:33

A Case Series of Successful Abdominal Closure Utilizing a Novel Technique Combining a Mechanical Closure System with a Biologic Xenograft that Accelerates Wound Healing

Published on: July 4, 2019

52.3K
Application of Straight-needle, Three-tailed, Knot-free, Peritoneal Sutures in Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair
09:00

Application of Straight-needle, Three-tailed, Knot-free, Peritoneal Sutures in Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair

Published on: November 12, 2021

2.4K
Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
05:15

Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair

Published on: December 23, 2022

7.7K

Area of Science:

  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Wound Healing
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Secondary intention healing and purse-string closures are fundamental techniques for dermatologic surgeons.
  • Mastery of these simple methods is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a literature review on secondary intention healing and purse-string closures.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations synthesized with clinical experience.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search using terms "secondary intention healing" and "purse-string closure."
  • Synthesis of findings from 28 sources, including a comparative clinical trial.
  • Integration of collective surgical experience with reviewed evidence.

Main Results:

  • Fifteen sources focused on secondary intention healing, and eleven on purse-string closures.
  • One randomized clinical trial compared the two closure modalities.
  • A comprehensive review of existing literature and expert experience was compiled.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatologic surgery necessitates a range of closure techniques, from simple to complex, tailored to patient needs.
  • Secondary intention healing and purse-string closures are cost-effective and versatile options.
  • These techniques, individually or combined, are essential tools for dermatologic surgeons.