Wound closure involving fragile skin
1MBBS (Hons), MMed, FRACGP Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney, and General Practitioner, Gumtree Medical Practice, Dubbo, NSW.
Australian Family Physician
|October 21, 2015
Abstract:
Fragile skin can be difficult to repair due to tearing. Horizontal mattress sutures with bolsters placed at either side can prevent skin tearing and allow effective wound closure.


